The Emperor's Nightingale
"Now...a breathless experience brought to the screen! ...exquisite music! ...enchanting color!"
Originally released in 1949. The Emperor's Nightingale is a animation/family film. directed by Jiří Trnka. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Helena Patočková, Jaromír Sobota, and Boris Karloff
Synopsis
Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Loutkový film Praha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Emperor's Nightingale about?
Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, th...
Who directed The Emperor's Nightingale?
The Emperor's Nightingale was directed by Jiří Trnka.
How long is The Emperor's Nightingale?
The Emperor's Nightingale has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Emperor's Nightingale released?
The Emperor's Nightingale was released on April 15, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Emperor's Nightingale?
The main cast of The Emperor's Nightingale includes Helena Patočková, Jaromír Sobota, Boris Karloff.