The Swissmakers
Die Schweizermacher
Synopsis
This romantic drama follows two policemen whose job is to investigate the lives of foreigners who have applied for Swiss citizenship. Among the applicants they must screen are a French psychiatrist and his wife, and a ballet dancer. The married couple are quickly accepted, but the dancer's life offers some objections. However, since the younger policeman has fallen in love with her, there is a chance that she, too, will win Swiss citizenship.
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Gipfelstürmer - Die Schweizermacher - Platz 3 der unvergesslichsten Schweizer Filme
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-11-03
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Emil Steinberger
Moritz Fischer
Walo Lüönd
Max Bodmer
Beatrice Kessler
Milena Vakulic
Wolfgang Stendar
Dr. Helmut Starke
Hilde Ziegler
Gertrud Starke
Claudio Caramaschi
Franceso Grimolli
Silvia Jost
Sandra Grimolli
Bill Ramsey
William S. Tall
Ulrich Beck
Language laboratory teacher
Bettina Lindtberg
Martha Grosz
Valerie Steinmann
Room owner
Ernst Stiefel
Chief of police
Dore de Rosa
Aviva Joel
Monika Koch
Johannes Peyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 28, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Lyssy
- Screenplay & Story
- Rolf Lyssy, Christa Maerker
- Original Score
- Jonas C. Häfeli
- Original Title
- Die Schweizermacher
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- T&C Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Lyssy
Rolf Lyssy, Christa Maerker
Jonas C. Häfeli
Fritz E. Mäder
Georg Janett
Marcel Hoehn, Rolf Lyssy
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Lyssy
Director
Rolf Lyssy
Screenplay
Christa Maerker
Screenplay
Marcel Hoehn
Producer
Georg Janett
Editor
Greta Roderer
Costume Design
Fritz E. Mäder
Director of Photography
Rolf Lyssy
Producer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swissmakers
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What is The Swissmakers about?
This romantic drama follows two policemen whose job is to investigate the lives of foreigners who have applied for Swiss citizenship. Among the applicants they must screen are a French psychiatrist and his wife, and a ballet dancer. The married couple are quickly accepted, but the dancer's life offers some objections. However, since the younger policeman has fallen in love with her, there is a chance that she, too, will win Swiss citizenship.
Who directed The Swissmakers?
The Swissmakers was directed by Rolf Lyssy.
Who stars in The Swissmakers?
The principal cast of The Swissmakers includes Emil Steinberger, Walo Lüönd, Beatrice Kessler, Wolfgang Stendar, Hilde Ziegler.
When was The Swissmakers released and how long is it?
The Swissmakers was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swissmakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swissmakers was composed by Jonas C. Häfeli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swissmakers?
The Swissmakers holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).