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An American Rhapsody (2001) 6.7
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6.7/10 from 2,597 users
Metascore: 51/100
Reviews: 43 user | 27 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com 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 GárdosWriter:Éva Gárdos |
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Cast
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Suzanne - at 15
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| Nastassja Kinski | ... |
Margit
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Raffaella Bánsági | ... |
Suzanne - Infant
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Peter
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Ágnes Bánfalvy | ... |
Helen
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Zoltán Seress | ... |
George
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Klaudia Szabó | ... |
Maria - at 4
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Zsolt Zágoni | ... |
Russian Soldier
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András Szöke | ... |
Istvan
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Erzsi Pásztor | ... |
Ilus
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Carlos Laszlo | ... |
Boy on Train
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Bori Kereszturi | ... |
Suzanne - at 3
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Péter Kálloy Molnár | ... |
AVO Officer
(as Péter Kállóy Molnár)
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Zsuzsa Czinkóczi | ... |
Teri
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Balázs Galkó | ... |
Jeno
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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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One family struggles for survival, for justice, for freedom.Genres:
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Rated PG-13 for some violent content and thematic material | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
28 February 2002 (Hungary) See more »Also Known As:
Uma Rapsódia Americana See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$40,200 (USA) (10 August 2001)Gross:
$850,023 (USA) (5 April 2002)Company Credits
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Dolby DigitalAspect Ratio:
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(1954)
(Also called "Sh-Boom, Life Could Be a Dream")
Written by James Keyes / Carl Feaster / Floyd McRae / Claude Feaster / James Edwards (as James W. Edwards)
Performed by The Crew Cuts
Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises & Unichappel Music, Inc. (BMI)
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The final black and white photo still at the end of the movie is of the young Éva Gárdos being reunited with her parents upon arrival in the USA in 1955. See more »Goofs
When George visits Zsuzsi on her birthday, bringing her the doll, as he drives his car in, the number plates can be seen briefly. They are the new type of plates used in Hungary from the early 90s to 2003. Besides, it begins with OT, a special plate for old timer cars (hence OT). See more »Crazy Credits
Film has the following dedication before the credits: For my Mother and Father See more »Soundtracks
"Sh-Booom, Life Could Be a Dream"(1954)
(Also called "Sh-Boom, Life Could Be a Dream")
Written by James Keyes / Carl Feaster / Floyd McRae / Claude Feaster / James Edwards (as James W. Edwards)
Performed by The Crew Cuts
Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises & Unichappel Music, Inc. (BMI)
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We in the United States do not realize how spoiled we are with material things. I am 70 yrs old and remember the lst 10 years of my life, raised by poor farmer grandparents in the depression, having nothing.
Kids do not want to hear nor believe how spoiled they are. They want every new electronic gadget that comes unto the market whether they can afford it or not.They can't afford to fix their car, pay their bills, but they must buy a cell phone, a DVD, cable TV, go to the latest movie at the theater, go out to eat etc
This is a sad movie, but a great one. It shows the comparison between life in Hungary in the mid part of the 20th century compared to the same couple getting to the United States. I won't go into the plot. The little 5 yr old actress who starred in this movie was sensational.
We do not appreciate what we have in the U.S. either. We do not realize how material gadgets do not bring the happiness we thought they would. Please rent this movie...