Suzie Washington
Synopsis
Nana Iaschwili, a teacher from East Europe, wants to emigrate to America to start a new life. After landing in Vienna, the authorities notice her falsified visa and arrest her. Nana, threatened with deportation, would prefer anything except being sent back and escapes. She must keep on the move constantly. The police are hot on her trail. Together with other illegal aliens, Nana, alias "Suzie Washington", flees to the so-called "green border", the no-man's-land between East and West. The police, cows and lonely men keep getting in her way.
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Birgit Doll
Nana Iaschwili
August Zirner
Herbert Korn
Wolfram Berger
Hüttenwirt
Nina Proll
Stewardess
Merab Ninidze
Resa Madani
Brigitte Kren
Susie Haberl
Johann Nikolussi
Truck driver
Karl Ferdinand Kratzl
Illegal border crosser
Andreas Lust
Schlepper
Liliana Nielska
Maria Holländer
Boris Eder
Tour guide
Kathrin Pilz
Frau Holler
Michael Kreihsl
Herr Holler
Klaus Ortner
Gas station attendant
Bernadette Schneider
Jaqueline Duron
Alfred Schauer
Lift attendant
Goran Rebić
Yugoslavian refugee
Antje Hochholdinger
Tour guide Nicole
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florian Flicker
- Screenplay & Story
- Florian Flicker, Michael Sturminger
- Original Score
- Andi Haller
- Original Title
- Suzie Washington
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Allegro Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florian Flicker
Florian Flicker, Michael Sturminger
Andi Haller
Robert Neumüller
Monika Willi
Helmut Grasser
Department Leadership Roster
Florian Flicker
Director
Helmut Grasser
Producer
Robert Neumüller
Director of Photography
Florian Flicker
Writer
Monika Willi
Editor
Heidi Melinc
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suzie Washington
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suzie Washington about?
Nana Iaschwili, a teacher from East Europe, wants to emigrate to America to start a new life. After landing in Vienna, the authorities notice her falsified visa and arrest her. Nana, threatened with deportation, would prefer anything except being sent back and escapes. She must keep on the move constantly. The police are hot on her trail. Together with other illegal aliens, Nana, alias "Suzie Washington", flees to the so-called "green border", the no-man's-land between East and West. The police, cows and lonely men keep getting in her way.
Who directed Suzie Washington?
Suzie Washington was directed by Florian Flicker.
Who stars in Suzie Washington?
The principal cast of Suzie Washington includes Birgit Doll, August Zirner, Wolfram Berger, Nina Proll, Merab Ninidze.
When was Suzie Washington released and how long is it?
Suzie Washington was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Suzie Washington?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Suzie Washington was composed by Andi Haller.