The Immigrant(2013)
1921 New York. An immigrant woman is tricked into a life of burlesque and vaudeville until a dazzling magician tries to save her and reunite her with her sister who is being held in the confines of Ellis Island.
Movie: The Immigrant
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ewa Cybulska
Bruno Weiss
"Orlando the Magician" / Emil
Belva
Rosie Hertz
Clara
Edyta Bistricky
Wojtek Bistricky
Magda Cybulska
Customs Officer Thomas McNally
Video Trailer The Immigrant
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Academy Conversations: The Immigrant
Clip: "Lucky Lady"
NYFF51: "The Immigrant" Q&A
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