Bitter Rice (1949)
An earthy drama of human passions among women rice workers in the Po Valley.
Overview
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.
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Bitter Rice 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
- A
Adriana Sivieri
as Celeste
Lia Corelli
as Amelia
Maria Grazia Francia
as Gabriella
- D
Dedi Ristori
as Anna
Anna Maestri
as Irene
Mariemma Bardi
as Gianna
Bitter Rice: Quick Answers
Where can I watch Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US.
When was Bitter Rice released?
Bitter Rice came out on September 30, 1949.
Is Bitter Rice worth watching?
Bitter Rice holds a 7.5/10 average from 236 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.
How long is Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
