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A kitchen maid and a nightingale help save an emperor with the power of song and friendship.
20 Cast Members
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
Maysie Hoy
Housekeeper
Charlie Dell
Chef
John Salazar
Juggler
John Achorn
Comedian
Juana Escobar
Thai Dancer
Shelley Duvall
Nightingale (voice) / Narrator (voice) / Self - Host
