Chikita
Originally released in 1962. Chikita is a drama film. directed by Karl Suter.
Starring Hanne Wieder, Charles Regnier, and Gustav Knuth
Synopsis
Brothel-owner Chikita Hausmann is forced to flee a South American revolution and sets up a new “house of pleasure” in a sleepy Swiss town, where the local bigwigs queue up so enthusiastically that she placates scandalized wives by dubbing it the “Circle for Expanding Cultural Relations” and wins the naive estate-manager Philip Sprüngli’s heart. When a nearby jazz club run by local youths threatens to expose her clientele, Chikita cleverly sells her establishment to the municipality—transforming it into a youth center—then whisks Sprüngli off on another adventure to a revolution-torn South America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chikita about?
Brothel-owner Chikita Hausmann is forced to flee a South American revolution and sets up a new “house of pleasure” in a sleepy Swiss town, where the local bigwigs queue up so enthusiastically t...
Who directed Chikita?
Chikita was directed by Karl Suter.
When was Chikita released?
Chikita was released on April 26, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chikita?
The main cast of Chikita includes Hanne Wieder, Charles Regnier, Gustav Knuth, Franz Muxeneder, Magrit Läubli.