An American Rhapsody
“Sometimes you have to lose your way to find your home.”
Synopsis
A Hungarian family forced to flee the Communist country for the United States must leave a young daughter behind. Six years later, the family arranges to bring the absent daughter to the United States where she has trouble adjusting. The daughter then decides to travel to Budapest to discover her identity.
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An American Rhapsody (2001) Official Trailer #1 - Scarlett Johansson Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-16
Top Cast
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Scarlett Johansson
Suzanne Sandor
Nastassja Kinski
Margit
Tony Goldwyn
Peter
Ágnes Bánfalvy
Helen
Zoltán Seress
George
András Szöke
István
Erzsi Pásztor
Ilus
Colleen Camp
Dottie
Czinkóczi Zsuzsa
Teri
Balázs Galkó
Jeno
Kelly Banlaki
Suzanne at 6
Bori Kereszturi
Suzanne at 3
Raffaella Bánsági
Suzanne - Infant
Larisa Oleynik
Maria at 18
Mae Whitman
Maria at 10
Klaudia Szabó
Maria at 4
Emmy Rossum
Sheila at 15
Marlee Jackson
Sheila at 7
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nantucket Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 22, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$971K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Éva Gárdos
- Screenplay & Story
- Éva Gárdos
- Original Score
- Cliff Eidelman
- Original Title
- An American Rhapsody
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $971K
- Production Studios
- Fireworks Pictures, Seven Arts Entertainment, Camp/Timbermann Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Éva Gárdos
Éva Gárdos
Cliff Eidelman
Elemér Ragályi
Margaret Goodspeed
Bonnie Timmermann, Colleen Camp, Jay Firestone, Patricia Foulkrod, Adam Haight
Department Leadership Roster
Éva Gárdos
Director
Éva Gárdos
Writer
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Vanessa Vogel
Costume Design
Bonnie Timmermann
Producer
Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
Costume Design
Colleen Camp
Producer
Alex Tavoularis
Production Design
Margaret Goodspeed
Editor
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music Composer
Patricia Foulkrod
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An American Rhapsody
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What is An American Rhapsody about?
A Hungarian family forced to flee the Communist country for the United States must leave a young daughter behind. Six years later, the family arranges to bring the absent daughter to the United States where she has trouble adjusting. The daughter then decides to travel to Budapest to discover her identity.
Who directed An American Rhapsody?
An American Rhapsody was directed by Éva Gárdos.
Who stars in An American Rhapsody?
The principal cast of An American Rhapsody includes Scarlett Johansson, Nastassja Kinski, Tony Goldwyn, Ágnes Bánfalvy, Zoltán Seress.
When was An American Rhapsody released and how long is it?
An American Rhapsody was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did An American Rhapsody make at the box office?
An American Rhapsody grossed $971K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for An American Rhapsody?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Rhapsody was composed by Cliff Eidelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An American Rhapsody?
An American Rhapsody holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).