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The Swissmakers (1979)
Die Schweizermacher (original title)

107 min  -  Comedy  -   12 October 1979 (West Germany)
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Foreigners who apply to become Swiss citizens have no easy task - especially when the police lets Bodmer loose to check upon their background... See full summary »

Director:

Rolf Lyssy
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Cast

Credited cast:
Emil Steinberger Emil Steinberger ...
Moritz Fischer
Walo Lüönd Walo Lüönd ...
Max Bodmer
Beatrice Kessler Beatrice Kessler ...
Milena Vakulic
Wolfgang Stendar Wolfgang Stendar ...
Dr. Helmut Starke
Hilde Ziegler Hilde Ziegler ...
Gertrud Starke
Claudio Caramaschi Claudio Caramaschi ...
Franceso Grimolli
Silvia Jost Silvia Jost ...
Sandra Grimolli
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ulrich Beck Ulrich Beck ...
Sprachlaborlehrer
Josi Berlinger Josi Berlinger
Gigi Bertolini Gigi Bertolini
Tino Bertrand Tino Bertrand
Dore De Rosa Dore De Rosa
Paul Epstein Paul Epstein
Aviva Joel Aviva Joel
Monika Koch Monika Koch
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Storyline

Foreigners who apply to become Swiss citizens have no easy task - especially when the police lets Bodmer loose to check upon their background, their integration in the society, and the possible danger they represent to the orderliness and cleanliness of the country. Bodmer gets a new assistant to help him corner unsuitable applicants. Very soon, a couple of conformist German physicians, a pretty Eastern European dancer, and the inevitable (and politically troublesome) Italian immigrant and his family start shooting themselves in the foot in their attempts to get the red passport with a white cross. Written by Eduardo Casais <eduardo.casais@research.nokia.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Italian Immigrant | Flirtation | Politics | Snoop  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

Switzerland

Language:

German | Swiss German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Les faiseurs de Suisse See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

T&C Film AG See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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