

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
2003-07-18 · 127 min · ★ 5.4
A comic study of 20th-century history, reconstructing the life of writer, creator and professional prisoner Tulse Luper. Born in 1911 Newport and last heard of in 1989, Luper’s life is pieced together from the evidence found in 92 suitcases scattered across the globe. In the first of three parts, we follow Luper through three distinct episodes: as a child during the First World War; as an explorer in Mormon Utah; and as a writer in Belgium during the rise of fascism.
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Production details
- Directors
- Peter Greenaway
- Production companies
- ABS Production, Cinatura, Delux Productions, Focusfilm Kft., Gam Films, Intuit Pictures, Net Entertainment, Studio 12-A
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Russia, Hungary, Germany
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 90,071
Top Cast
JJ FeildTulse Luper / Floris Creps
Raymond J. BarryStephan Figura
Ornella MutiMathilde Figura
Michèle BernierSophie van Osterhuis
Valentina CerviCissie Colpitts
Caroline DhavernasPassion Hockmeister
Scot WilliamsPercy Hockmeister
Anna GalienaMadame Plens
Debbie HarryFastidieux
Steven MackintoshGunther Zeloty
Albert KitzlGumber Flint
Jordi MollàJan Palmerion
Ronald PickupMonsieur Moitessier
Isabella RosselliniMadame Moitessier
Nilo MurPip
Franka PotenteTrixie Boudain
Francesco SalviPaul / Pierre
Roberto CitranRaoul Wallenberg
Nigel TerrySesame EsauTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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