Bitter Rice (1949)
Original title: Riso amaro
Bitter Rice is a 1949 Italian-language drama movie directed by Giuseppe De Santis, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano and Vittorio Gassman.
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.
Quick answers
What is Bitter Rice about?
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.
When was Bitter Rice released?
Bitter Rice was released on 30 September 1949.
How long is Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice runs 1h 49m.
Who made Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice was directed by Giuseppe De Santis.
Where can I watch Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Bitter Rice
Stream: Criterion Channel
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