And a Nightingale Sang (1989)
Lofty Goes To War!
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.
Director: Robert Knights
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: April 17, 1989
Cast
- Phyllis Logan - Helen
- Tom Watt - Norman
- Joan Plowright - Mam
- John Woodvine - George
- Stephen Tompkinson - Eric
- Pippa Hinchley - Joyce
- Willie Ross - Harold, the Communist
- Des Young - Andie
- Val McLane - Hotel Owner
- Bob Smeaton - Geoff
Screenplay
- C.P. Taylor (Author)
- Jack Rosenthal
Music: Francis Shaw
Cinematography: Norman G. Langley
Editing: Chris Wimble
Production: Portman Productions, Tyne Tees Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, based on play or musical, war bride, shipyard, dunkirk
More Films by Director: Robert Knights
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 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.
- Who directed And a Nightingale Sang?
- And a Nightingale Sang was directed by Robert Knights.
- Who stars in And a Nightingale Sang?
- And a Nightingale Sang stars Phyllis Logan, Tom Watt, Joan Plowright, John Woodvine, Stephen Tompkinson, Pippa Hinchley.
- How long is And a Nightingale Sang?
- And a Nightingale Sang has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is And a Nightingale Sang?
- And a Nightingale Sang is a Romance, Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was And a Nightingale Sang produced?
- And a Nightingale Sang was produced in United Kingdom.