Bread & Roses
A survivor for whom mere survival was not enough
Based upon the life of activist and trade unionist (and later MP) Sonja Davies. The film covers her life up to 1956, when, at age 33, she was elected to the Nelson Hospital Board. During this period she develops strong socialist beliefs, marries and divorces, at age 17 trains as a nurse, has a romance (and a child) with an American marine who is killed in WWII action. She battles tuberculosis and marries a former boyfriend when he returns from the war. She becomes part of a women's ill-fated campaign to save the Nelson railway line from closure and begins to be elected to political bodies.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Bread & Roses
- Genres: Drama, War
- Release Date: 1993-07-18
- Runtime: 194 minutes
- Rating: 8/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $2,500,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Preston Laing, New Zealand Film Commission
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6235
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Geneviève Picot
as Sonja
Mick Rose
as Charlie
Donna Akersten
as mrs. Mackersey
Raymond Hawthorne
as Mr. Mackersey
Tina Regtien
as Con
Erik Thomson
as Red
Theresa Healey
as Peggy
Frances Kewene
as Maisie
Emily Perkins
as Joan
Larissa Matheson
as Dot
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bread & Roses?▼
Bread & Roses is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1993-07-18.
Who are the main actors in Bread & Roses?▼
The main cast includes Geneviève Picot, Mick Rose, Donna Akersten, Raymond Hawthorne, Tina Regtien, .
Where can I watch Bread & Roses online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Bread & Roses is available.
Is Bread & Roses based on a true story?▼
A survivor for whom mere survival was not enough
What is the IMDb rating of Bread & Roses?▼
Bread & Roses has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Bread & Roses?▼
The movie had a production budget of $2,500,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Bread & Roses?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Preston Laing, New Zealand Film Commission. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Bread & Roses filmed?▼
Bread & Roses was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Bread & Roses?▼
The total runtime of Bread & Roses is 194 minutes.
Is Bread & Roses suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Bread & Roses?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bread & Roses.
Does Bread & Roses have a post-credit scene?▼
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