04 Dec 1954
Mother Holly
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The Nightingale
A kitchen maid and a nightingale help save an emperor with the power of song and friendship.
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Mick Jagger The Emperor
Bud Cort Music Master
Barbara Hershey The Maid
Edward James Olmos Prime Minister
Mako Gardener / Minister
Chao-Li Chi Gardener
Keye Luke Imperial Doctor
Bobby Porter Death Spirit
Ellen Wakamatsu First Lady of the Court
Susan Haruye Second Lady of the Court
Ji-Tu Cumbuka Emperor's Bodyguard
Jerry Hall Pansy
Anjelica Huston Primrose
Alberto Isaac Servant #1
Charlie Dell Chef
John Salazar Juggler
John Achorn Comedian
Juana Escobar Thai Dancer
Shelley Duvall Nightingale (voice) / Narrator (voice) / Self - Host
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