The Swissmakers (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1978, The Swissmakers is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Rolf Lyssy, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Swissmakers stars Emil Steinberger as Moritz Fischer, Walo Lüönd as Max Bodmer, Beatrice Kessler as Milena Vakulic and Wolfgang Stendar as Dr. Helmut Starke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Swissmakers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swissmakers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swissmakers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swissmakers (1978)?
- In GB, The Swissmakers is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swissmakers worth watching?
- The Swissmakers holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Swissmakers?
- The Swissmakers stars Emil Steinberger, Walo Lüönd, Beatrice Kessler, Wolfgang Stendar and Hilde Ziegler.
- When was The Swissmakers released?
- The Swissmakers was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.