Bitter Rice
An earthy drama of human passions among women rice workers in the Po Valley.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Riso amaro
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Release Date: 1949-09-30
- Runtime: 109 minutes
- Rating: 7.5/10 (217 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Lux Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.3631
- Languages: Italian
Cast & Crew
Vittorio Gassman
as Walter
Doris Dowling
as Francesca
Silvana Mangano
as Silvana
Raf Vallone
as Marco
Checco Rissone
as Aristide
Nico Pepe
as Beppe
Adriana Sivieri
as Celeste
Lia Corelli
as Amelia
Maria Grazia Francia
as Gabriella
Dedi Ristori
as Anna
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Trailers & Clips
Mondine Women ricefield workers Riso Amaro
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bitter Rice?▼
Bitter Rice is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1949-09-30.
Who are the main actors in Bitter Rice?▼
The main cast includes Vittorio Gassman, Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano, Raf Vallone, Checco Rissone, .
Where can I watch Bitter Rice online?▼
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Is Bitter Rice based on a true story?▼
An earthy drama of human passions among women rice workers in the Po Valley.
What is the IMDb rating of Bitter Rice?▼
Bitter Rice has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 217 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Bitter Rice?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Bitter Rice?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Lux Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Bitter Rice filmed?▼
Bitter Rice was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Bitter Rice?▼
The total runtime of Bitter Rice is 109 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Bitter Rice?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bitter Rice.
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