The Cossack and the Nightingale
1936, German. Directed by Phil Jutzi.
The story revolves around Vera, a renowned singer constantly evading her possessive Russian husband, Count Ogolenski, who uses cunning tactics to eliminate her potential suitors and refuses to grant her freedom. Seeking refuge and romance, she becomes involved with the wealthy Dschahid Bey, leading to a tense confrontation amid elements of espionage, with settings including Egypt and the Nile. The narrative blends absurd intrigue, thriller aspects, and romantic tension, reflecting Perutz's style of fantastical and mysterious tales.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Phil JutziDirector
- Jarmila NovotnáVera Starschenska, Sängerin
- Iván PetrovichGregor Ogolenski
- Rudolf Klein-RoggeDschahid-Bey, Tabakgroßhändler
- Siegfried SchürenbergHerr von Tremoliere
- Rudolf CarlAndruschna, Diener bei Ogolenski
- Franz SchafheitlinR12
- Gerda MaurusSonja Lubinskaja, called 'B27'
- Fritz ImhoffKienhäusl, Veras Impresario
- Alexa von PorembskyNina
- Herbert HübnerDr. Frederik Hammersvelt
- Erich FiedlerStanley Shrimp, Maler
- Mihail XanthoDschahid Beys Sekretär
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1936
- Original title
- Der Kosak und die Nachtigall
- Country
- Austria
- Written by
- Georg C. Klaren
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The Cossack and the Nightingale runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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The Cossack and the Nightingale isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1936. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Cossack and the Nightingale?
The Cossack and the Nightingale (1936) was directed by Phil Jutzi and stars Jarmila Novotná, Iván Petrovich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge.