And a Nightingale Sang
"Lofty Goes To War!"
Originally released in 1989. And a Nightingale Sang is a romance/comedy film. directed by Robert Knights.
Starring Phyllis Logan, Tom Watt, and Joan Plowright
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Portman Productions
- Tyne Tees Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is And a Nightingale Sang about?
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 lef...
Who directed And a Nightingale Sang?
And a Nightingale Sang was directed by Robert Knights.
How long is And a Nightingale Sang?
And a Nightingale Sang has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was And a Nightingale Sang released?
And a Nightingale Sang was released on April 17, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in And a Nightingale Sang?
The main cast of And a Nightingale Sang includes Phyllis Logan, Tom Watt, Joan Plowright, John Woodvine, Stephen Tompkinson.