A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square (1980): Cast
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square is a 1980 action comedy directed by Ralph Thomas, starring David Niven as Ivan, Joss Ackland and Hugh Griffith. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Original language
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English - Studio
- S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square About?
The premise of A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square without spoilers.
Inspired by one of London's most infamous robberies, the film follows an American ex‑con determined to leave his criminal past behind. He is drawn into a risky scheme when a crew persuades him to serve as the inside man for a bold bank job targeting a central London branch, forcing him to confront his loyalties and ambitions.
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- 1970s
- britain
- london england
- bank of america
- electrician
- bank vault
- safe combination
- bank manager
- british police
- prison
- paroled convict
- american in foreign country
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- spyglass
- maintenance man
- scotland yard
- pawn shop
- crime syndicate
- underworld
- police car
- police raid
- heist
- alarm system
- armored truck
- impersonating a police officer
- criminal record
- blackmail
- getaway car
- loot
- combination lock
- shootout
- police chase
- car chase
- informer
- pistol
- safe deposit box
- caper crime
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- female star appears nude
- brief topless female nudity
- american
- criminal
- sergeant
- caper
- title based on song
- independent film
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square Cast & Characters
David Niven leads the cast as Ivan, with Joss Ackland as Prison Warden and Hugh Griffith as Sid Larkin. Directed by Ralph Thomas; 42 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ralph Thomas
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David Niven as Ivan -
Joss Ackland as Prison Warden -
Hugh Griffith as Sid Larkin -
Gloria Grahame as Ma
Also Starring in A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
· 38 more- Richard Jordan Pinky
- John Rhys-Davies Solicitor
- Richard Johnson Inspector Watford
- Elke Sommer Miss Pelham
- Bruce Boa Morgan Stanfield
- Ewen Solon Commander Ford
- Robert Raglan Judge
- Oliver Tobias Foxy
- Brian Croucher Gregory Peck
- Stefan Kalipha Ibrahim
- Derek Deadman Nobby Flowers
- Michael Angelis Pealer Bell
- Edward Peel Jack Diamond
- Michael O'Hagan Mr. Beddings
- Duncan Preston Police Car Driver
- Brian Protheroe Stan the Spinner
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- Davy Kaye Sid the Yid
- Sally Harrison Jill
- Mike Lewin Sgt. Dunbar
- Anthony Heaton Legs Eleven
- Minah Bird Mavis
- Ian Collier Sgt. George
- Stacy Davies Sgt. Trimm
- Dicken Ashworth Charlie the Chubb
- Graham Padden Prison Officer
- John Pennington Fletcher
- Rex Robinson Kersey
- Godfrey Jackman Warder
- Peter Cartwright Major Treadwell
- Johnny Washbrook Blakestone
- Charlie Hawkins Clint
- James Galloway Aussie
- Gerard Ryder Phil
- Raymond Skipp Mac
- Elizabeth Adare Barrister
- Howard Bell Constable
- Carolyne Argyle Waitress
- Yvonne Costello Doris
Cars in A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
45 cars on screen, including the 1977 Ford Cortina MkIV and the 1977 Ford Granada MkI.
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1977 Ford Cortina MkIV Main role -
1977 Ford Granada MkI Main role -
1973 Morris 7cwt Van Main role -
1977 Rover 3500 SD1 Main role
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “The Biggest Bank Robbery” and “The Big Scam”.
- Also known as
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- The Biggest Bank Robbery
- The Big Scam
- La soffiata
- Rapina in Berkeley Square - La soffiata
- Le casse de Berkeley Square
- Rapina in Berkeley Square
- 黄金广场大劫案
- Un ruiseñor cantó en Berkeley Square
- 黃金廣場大劫案
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A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square?
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square released?
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square was released on March 16, 1980.
Who directed A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square?
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square was directed by Ralph Thomas.
More films by Ralph Thomas Who is in the cast of A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square?
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square stars David Niven as Ivan, Joss Ackland as Prison Warden and Hugh Griffith as Sid Larkin, among 42 credited actors.
Does A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square have a post-credit scene?
No. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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