Bitter Rice
Bitter Rice

Information

Release DateSeptember 30, 1949
Runtime1h 49m
StatusReleased
ProductionLux Film
LanguagesItalian
7.5
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Bitter Rice

"An earthy drama of human passions among women rice workers in the Po Valley."

Synopsis

Francesca and Walter are two-bit criminals in Northern Italy, and, in an effort to avoid the police, Francesca joins a group of women rice workers. She meets the voluptuous peasant rice worker, Silvana, and the soon-to-be-discharged soldier, Marco. Walter follows her to the rice fields, and the four characters become involved in a complex plot involving robbery, love, and murder.

Cast & Crew

Director

Giuseppe De Santis
Giuseppe De Santis

Featured Cast

Doris Dowling

Doris Dowling

Francesca

Silvana Mangano

Silvana Mangano

Silvana

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

Walter

Raf Vallone

Raf Vallone

Marco

Checco Rissone

Checco Rissone

Aristide

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