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And a Nightingale Sang
Lofty Goes To War!
Genres
RomanceComedyDramaTV Movie
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
1989-04-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
4.25
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Lyn Douglas
Andie's Landlady
Patrick Healy
Father Monaghan
Joe Ging
Father Kennelly
Will Hays
Painter
Harry Herring
Painter
Donald McBride
Spiv Corporal
Mike Mason
Army Guard
Les Wilde
Older Soldier
Phil Knowles
Vince
Simon Stravoscoufis
Mel
Denise Welch
Girl at Dance
John Moran
Band Vocalist
Art Davies
Man in Cinema
Neville Wanless
Chipshop Owner
Danny Dean
ARP Warden
Judi Erle
Hospital Nurse
Sharon Consterdine
Neighbour
Eric Nicholson
Shipyard Worker
Sammy Johnson
Shipyard Worker
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