The Nightingale

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The Nightingale

1987

0h 30m

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Overview

The story of the lonely Emperor and the captivating songbird that comes to live in his palace.

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6 members

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Christopher Plummer

Narrator (voice)

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Polly Jones

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Terrence Scammell

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John Tarzwell

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Noel Counsil

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Barry Blake

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