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And a Nightingale Sang
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And a Nightingale Sang

1989-04-17 · 96 min · ★ 5.2

Romance · Comedy · Drama · TV Movie

Set in working class Newcastle, the Stott family fight their private battles against the backdrop of the conflict of World War II. Helen Stott, over thirty and with a limp, is resigned to being left on the shelf until she meets and falls in love with Norman, a serviceman from London. In contrast, her younger sister Joyce has quite a way with men, and finds herself a little too popular with the troops, especially when her husband pops up on leave from his regiment.

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Directors
Robert Knights
Production companies
Portman Productions, Tyne Tees Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Phyllis LoganPhyllis LoganHelen
Tom WattTom WattNorman
Joan PlowrightJoan PlowrightMam
John WoodvineJohn WoodvineGeorge
Stephen TompkinsonStephen TompkinsonEric
Pippa HinchleyPippa HinchleyJoyce
Willie RossWillie RossHarold, the Communist
Des YoungAndie
Val McLaneVal McLaneHotel Owner
Bob SmeatonBob SmeatonGeoff
Lyn DouglasAndie's Landlady
Patrick HealyFather Monaghan
Joe GingFather Kennelly
Will HaysPainter
Harry HerringPainter
Donald McBrideSpiv Corporal
Mike MasonArmy Guard
Les WildeOlder Soldier
Phil KnowlesVince
Simon StravoscoufisMel

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