Bitter Rice(1949)
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An earthy drama of human passions among women rice workers in the Po Valley.
Bitter Rice 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.
Bitter Rice (1949) is a drama and crime film directed by Giuseppe De Santis, released on September 30, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano, Vittorio Gassman and Raf Vallone. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 232 ratings.
- Director:
- Giuseppe De Santis
- Writers:
- Giuseppe De Santis, Giuseppe De Santis, Corrado Alvaro
- Producers:
- Dino De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Otello Martelli
- Composer:
- Goffredo Petrassi
- Production:
- Lux Film
- Status:
- Released
Bitter Rice (1949) Trailer
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Bitter Rice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Doris Dowling
as Francesca
Silvana Mangano
as Silvana
Vittorio Gassman
as Walter
Raf Vallone
as Marco
Checco Rissone
as Aristide
Nico Pepe
as Beppe
- Adriana Sivieri
Adriana Sivieri
as Celeste
Lia Corelli
as Amelia
Maria Grazia Francia
as Gabriella
- Dedi Ristori
Dedi Ristori
as Anna
Anna Maestri
as Irene
Mariemma Bardi
as Gianna
Key crew
Directed by Giuseppe De Santis, written by Giuseppe De Santis, Giuseppe De Santis and Corrado Alvaro, produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
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Bitter Rice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 232 ratings.
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Bitter Rice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bitter Rice online?
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Bitter Rice (1949) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bitter Rice?
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The main cast of Bitter Rice (1949) includes Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano, Vittorio Gassman, Raf Vallone and Checco Rissone. The film was directed by Giuseppe De Santis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bitter Rice released?
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Bitter Rice was released on September 30, 1949 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Bitter Rice worth watching?
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Bitter Rice (1949) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 232 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bitter Rice?
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