The Nightingale

Ivan Passer's "The Nighingale", scipted by filmmaker Joan Micklin Silve, is he most unusual Duvall opus to date, since it is a fairy tale with a more exotic (Cathay) setting and less frequently adapted. The novelty of mixed casting (oriental roles played by a wide range of nationalities) works, led by Mick Jagger as a remote, effete emperor who is ultimately revived by the friendship of a simple kitchen maid (Barbara Hershey) and the plain (but flute-like voiced) title bird.

Bud Cort contributes a striking turn, made-up with long blond hair and tons of eye makeup as the androgynous, haughty court composer.