The Nightingale_
"Soviet Russia's First All-Color Film!"
The events in the film take place in pre-revolutionary Russia. A riot of workers of a large porcelain factory is taking place. After the burning of one of the shops, Grunya's father dies in the fire. The owner of the factory caused the fire in order to obtain a fine from the workers. Grunya urgers the workers to fight, but is injured, yet she still urges the people not to give up.
Starring
Valentyna Ivashova, Nikolai Ekk, Oleksandra Vasylieva
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Nightingale was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
The events in the film take place in pre-revolutionary Russia. A riot of workers of a large porcelain factory is taking place. After the burning of one of th...
CAST (9)
Valentyna Ivashova
Grunya Kornakova
Nikolai Ekk
Uncle Andrei
Oleksandra Vasylieva
Varvara
M. Skavronskaya
Shadrikha
Fyodor Ivanov
Gendarme / Quartermaster
Yelena Anufriyeva
Porcelain factory worker
Vladimir Batalov
Luznetsov, manufacturer
AK
A. Korsakov
Artamon Potapovich
Aleksander Novikov
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
SU
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Nightingale about?
The events in the film take place in pre-revolutionary Russia. A riot of workers of a large porcelain factory is taking place. After the burning of one of the shops, Grunya's father dies in the fire. The owner of the factory caused the fire in order to obtain a fine from the workers. Grunya urgers the workers to fight, but is injured, yet she still urges the people not to give up.
How long is The Nightingale?
The Nightingale has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in The Nightingale?
The cast of The Nightingale includes Valentyna Ivashova, Nikolai Ekk, Oleksandra Vasylieva, M. Skavronskaya, Fyodor Ivanov.