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An American Rhapsody (2001)

TV_14  106 min  -  Drama   -  16 November 2001 (Greece)
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A young Hungarian girl struggles to find her place in the world when she's reunited with her parents in the USA years after she was left behind during their flight from the communist country in the 1950s.

Director:

Éva Gárdos

Writer:

Éva Gárdos
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Scarlett Johansson ...
Suzanne - at 15
Nastassja Kinski ...
Margit
Raffaella Bánsági Raffaella Bánsági ...
Suzanne - Infant
Tony Goldwyn ...
Peter
Ágnes Bánfalvy Ágnes Bánfalvy ...
Helen (as Ági Bánfalvy)
Zoltán Seress Zoltán Seress ...
George
Klaudia Szabó Klaudia Szabó ...
Maria - at 4
Zsolt Zágoni Zsolt Zágoni ...
Russian Soldier
András Szöke András Szöke ...
Istvan
Erzsi Pásztor Erzsi Pásztor ...
Ilus
Carlos Laszlo Weiner Carlos Laszlo Weiner ...
Boy on Train
Bori Kereszturi Bori Kereszturi ...
Suzanne - at 3 (as Boru Keresztúri)
Péter Kálloy Molnár Péter Kálloy Molnár ...
AVO Officer (as Péter Kállóy Molnár)
Zsuzsa Czinkóczi Zsuzsa Czinkóczi ...
Teri
Balázs Galkó Balázs Galkó ...
Jeno
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Storyline

In 1950, a Hungarian couple, Peter and Margit, are forced to flee from the oppressive communist country for the USA with their eldest daughter Maria, but are forced to leave behind their infant daughter Suzanne who is raised by kindly foster couple. 6 years later, Peter and Margit arrange for the American Red Cross to bring Suzanne to their new home in Los Angeles where the perplexed youth is forced to accept her sudden change in home and country which leads to a troubled growing up. At age 15, the rebelious and unsure-of-herself Suzanne tries to come to terms with her roots and decides to travel back to Budapest, Hungary to find her true idenity. Written by Matthew Patay  

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Plot Keywords:

Hungarian | 1950s | USA | Growing Up | Girl  | See more »

Taglines:

One family struggles for survival, for justice, for freedom.

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violent content and thematic material See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA | Hungary

Language:

English | Hungarian

Release Date:

(Greece) See more »

Also Known As:

Amerikai rapszódia See more »

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$40,200 (USA) (12 August 2001) (7 Screens)

Gross:

$850,023 (USA) (7 April 2002)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The movie is based on the true life story of writer and director of the film, Éva Gárdos. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: In 1955, Suzanne's father is shown with a bottle of Stolichnaya Russian Vodka which was not imported to the United States until 1972. See more »

Crazy Credits

Film has the following dedication before the credits:
For my Mother and Father See more »

Soundtracks

"Tweedle Dee"
(1954)
(Also called "Tweedlee Dee")
Written by Winfield Scott
Performed by Georgia Gibbs
Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises & Unichappel Music, Inc. (BMI) See more »