The Swissmakers(1978)
Die Schweizermacher
The Swissmakers 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.
The Swissmakers (1978) is a comedy, romance and drama film directed by Rolf Lyssy, released on November 3, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Emil Steinberger, Walo Lüönd, Beatrice Kessler and Wolfgang Stendar. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Rolf Lyssy
- Writers:
- Christa Maerker, Rolf Lyssy
- Producers:
- Marcel Hoehn, Rolf Lyssy
- Cinematographer:
- Fritz E. Mäder
- Production:
- T&C Film
- Status:
- Released
The Swissmakers (1978) Trailer
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The Swissmakers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emil Steinberger
as Moritz Fischer
Walo Lüönd
as Max Bodmer
- Beatrice Kessler
Beatrice Kessler
as Milena Vakulic
Wolfgang Stendar
as Dr. Helmut Starke
Hilde Ziegler
as Gertrud Starke
Claudio Caramaschi
as Franceso Grimolli
Silvia Jost
as Sandra Grimolli
Bill Ramsey
as William S. Tall
Ulrich Beck
as Language laboratory teacher
- Bettina Lindtberg
Bettina Lindtberg
as Martha Grosz
Valerie Steinmann
as Room owner
Ernst Stiefel
as Chief of police
Key crew
Directed by Rolf Lyssy, written by Christa Maerker and Rolf Lyssy, produced by Marcel Hoehn and Rolf Lyssy.
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The Swissmakers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Swissmakers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Swissmakers online?
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The Swissmakers (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Swissmakers?
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The main cast of The Swissmakers (1978) includes Emil Steinberger, Walo Lüönd, Beatrice Kessler, Wolfgang Stendar and Hilde Ziegler. The film was directed by Rolf Lyssy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Swissmakers released?
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The Swissmakers was released on November 3, 1978 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Swissmakers worth watching?
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The Swissmakers (1978) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Swissmakers?
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Yes. The official The Swissmakers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.