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title: "The Washing Machine"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-washing-machine-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30881
imdb_id: "tt0105785"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Washing Machine (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-washing-machine-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Washing Machine.
Year: 1993.
Genres: Drama, Thriller, and Horror.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Director: Ruggero Deodato.
Cast: Philippe Caroit, Ilaria Borrelli, Katarzyna Figura, Barbara Ricci.
Setting: A run-down apartment building in Budapest.
Characters: Three sisters (Vida, Maria nicknamed "Sissy", and Ludmilla); Yuri Petkov (a dubious middle-aged pimp); Inspector Stacev (a good-looking young inspector).
Plot: The sisters vie for the attention of Yuri Petkov. Ludmilla claims to find Yuri's body stuffed into their washing machine. When Inspector Stacev arrives, the body has disappeared. The inspector attempts to find the truth but becomes drawn into the sisters' bizarre sex games. (Note: IMDb source mentions a man found dismembered, but Synopsis says body disappeared

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ruggero Deodato
- **Networks / Studios**: A-Esse Cinematografica

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Philippe Caroit** as *Inspector Alexander Stacev*
- **Ilaria Borrelli** as *Maria 'Sissy' Kolba*
- **Katarzyna Figura** as *Vida Kolba*
- **Barbara Ricci** as *Ludmilla Kolba*
- **Laurence Regnier** as *Nikolai*
- **László Borbély** as *Music Teacher*
- **Claudia Pozzi** as *Irina*
- **Yorgo Voyagis** as *Yuri Petkov*
- **Vilmos Kolba** as *Blind School Instructor*
- **Károly Medriczky** as *German Tourist #1*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Washing Machine online?
The Washing Machine is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Washing Machine worth watching?
The Washing Machine holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Washing Machine and when was it released?
The Washing Machine is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1993. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Washing Machine?
The Washing Machine was directed by Ruggero Deodato.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Washing Machine — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30881)
- [The Washing Machine - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Washing_Machine)
- [The Washing Machine (1993) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30881-vortice-mortale/cast)
- [The Washing Machine (1993) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105785/)
- [The Washing Machine (1993) - Ruggero Deodato | Cast and Crew ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-washing-machine-am41526/cast-crew)
- [The Beautiful Washing Machine](https://www.biff.kr/kor/)

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