And a Nightingale Sang
“Lofty Goes To War!”
1989•1h 36m•5.2•Released
RomanceComedyDramaTV 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.
Director
Robert Knights
Writer
Jack Rosenthal
Languages
English
Studio
Portman Productions
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
Lyn Douglas
Andie's Landlady
Patrick Healy
Father Monaghan
Joe Ging
Father Kennelly
Will Hays
Painter
Harry Herring
Painter
Production
Company
Portman Productions
Company
Tyne Tees Television
Producer
Philip Hinchcliffe
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