Bitter Rice (1949)

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

Bitter Rice (1949) poster

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.

Director: Giuseppe De Santis
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Goffredo Petrassi
Cinematography: Otello Martelli
Editing: Gabriele Varriale
Production: Lux Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

suicide, thief

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice was directed by Giuseppe De Santis.
Who stars in Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice stars Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano, Vittorio Gassman, Raf Vallone, Checco Rissone, Nico Pepe.
How long is Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice is a Drama, Crime film.
Where was Bitter Rice produced?
Bitter Rice was produced in Italy.
What are the themes of Bitter Rice?
The themes of Bitter Rice include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.