The Swissmakers

– This romantic drama follows two policemen whose job is to investigate the lives of foreigners who ha..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1978
Original Name:
Die Schweizermacher
The Swissmakers (1978) - Also known as Die Schweizermacher

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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The Swissmakers (1978) - Trailer

Release Date:

12 Oct 1979

Language:

German, Swiss German, Italian, English

Director:

Rolf Lyssy

Writer:

Rolf Lyssy, Christa Maerker

Main Actors:

Emil Steinberger, Walo Lüönd, Beatrice Kessler, Wolfgang Stendar

Plot:

Foreigners who apply to become Swiss citizens have no easy task - especially when the police lets Bodmer loose to check upon their background, their integration in the society, and the possible danger they represent to the orderliness and cleanliness of the country. Bodmer gets a new assistant to help him corner unsuitable applicants. Very soon, a couple of conformist German physicians, a pretty Eastern European dancer, and the inevitable (and politically troublesome) Italian immigrant and his family start shooting themselves in the foot in their attempts to get the red passport with a white cross.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10