The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
Synopsis
A comic study of 20th-century history, reconstructing the life of writer, creator and professional prisoner Tulse Luper. Born in 1911 Newport and last heard of in 1989, Luper’s life is pieced together from the evidence found in 92 suitcases scattered across the globe. In the first of three parts, we follow Luper through three distinct episodes: as a child during the First World War; as an explorer in Mormon Utah; and as a writer in Belgium during the rise of fascism.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
JJ Feild - The Tulse Luper Suitcases I: The Moab Story (Clip 1)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-23
Top Cast
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JJ Feild
Tulse Luper / Floris Creps
Raymond J. Barry
Stephan Figura
Ornella Muti
Mathilde Figura
Michèle Bernier
Sophie van Osterhuis
Valentina Cervi
Cissie Colpitts
Caroline Dhavernas
Passion Hockmeister
Scot Williams
Percy Hockmeister
Anna Galiena
Madame Plens
Debbie Harry
Fastidieux
Steven Mackintosh
Gunther Zeloty
Albert Kitzl
Gumber Flint
Jordi Mollà
Jan Palmerion
Drew Mulligan
Martino Knockavelli
Ronald Pickup
Monsieur Moitessier
Isabella Rossellini
Madame Moitessier
Nilo Mur
Pip
Franka Potente
Trixie Boudain
Francesco Salvi
Paul / Pierre
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$90K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$9.9M deficit
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Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Greenaway
- Original Score
- Borut Kržišnik, Eduardo Polonio
- Original Title
- The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Russia, Hungary, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English, Dutch, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $90K
- Production Studios
- ABS Production, Cinatura, Delux Productions, Focusfilm Kft., Gam Films, Intuit Pictures, Net Entertainment, Studio 12-A
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Borut Kržišnik, Eduardo Polonio
Reinier van Brummelen
Chris Wyatt, Elmer Leupen
Kees Kasander, Wouter Barendrecht, Carlo Dusi, Michael J. Werner
Department Leadership Roster
Borut Kržišnik
Original Music Composer
Eduardo Polonio
Original Music Composer
Peter Greenaway
Director
Chris Wyatt
Editor
Elmer Leupen
Editor
Peter Greenaway
Writer
Reinier van Brummelen
Director of Photography
Kees Kasander
Producer
Márton Ágh
Production Design
Davide Bassan
Production Design
Billy Lelieveld
Production Design
Pirra Jesús Lorenzo
Production Design
Bettina Schmidt
Production Design
Andrea Flesch
Costume Design
Beatrice Giannini
Costume Design
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What is The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story about?
A comic study of 20th-century history, reconstructing the life of writer, creator and professional prisoner Tulse Luper. Born in 1911 Newport and last heard of in 1989, Luper’s life is pieced together from the evidence found in 92 suitcases scattered across the globe. In the first of three parts, we follow Luper through three distinct episodes: as a child during the First World War; as an explorer in Mormon Utah; and as a writer in Belgium during the rise of fascism.
Who directed The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story?
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story?
The principal cast of The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story includes JJ Feild, Raymond J. Barry, Ornella Muti, Michèle Bernier, Valentina Cervi.
When was The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story released and how long is it?
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story?
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $90K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story was composed by Borut Kržišnik, Eduardo Polonio.