Bitter Rice
Riso amaro
“An earthy drama of human passions among women rice workers in the Po Valley.”
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.
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Doris Dowling
Francesca
Silvana Mangano
Silvana
Vittorio Gassman
Walter
Raf Vallone
Marco
Checco Rissone
Aristide
Nico Pepe
Beppe
Adriana Sivieri
Celeste
Lia Corelli
Amelia
Maria Grazia Francia
Gabriella
Dedi Ristori
Anna
Anna Maestri
Irene
Mariemma Bardi
Gianna
Maria Capuzzo
Giulia
Isabella Zennaro
Rosa
Carlo Mazzarella
Gianetto
Attilio Dottesio
Radio Reporter (Uncredited)
Manlio Mannozzi
Alessandro (Uncredited)
Mariano Englen
Cesare
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 18, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 9, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuseppe De Santis
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe De Santis, Corrado Alvaro, Ivo Perilli, Carlo Musso, Carlo Lizzani, Gianni Puccini
- Original Score
- Goffredo Petrassi
- Original Title
- Riso amaro
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Lux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuseppe De Santis
Giuseppe De Santis, Corrado Alvaro, Ivo Perilli, Carlo Musso, Carlo Lizzani, Gianni Puccini
Goffredo Petrassi
Otello Martelli
Gabriele Varriale
Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe De Santis
Director
Giuseppe De Santis
Screenplay
Corrado Alvaro
Screenplay
Ivo Perilli
Screenplay
Goffredo Petrassi
Original Music Composer
Carlo Musso
Screenplay
Carlo Egidi
Production Design
Gabriele Varriale
Editor
Otello Martelli
Director of Photography
Carlo Lizzani
Screenplay
Gianni Puccini
Screenplay
Anna Gobbi
Costume Design
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Rice
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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?
The principal cast of Bitter Rice includes Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano, Vittorio Gassman, Raf Vallone, Checco Rissone.
When was Bitter Rice released and how long is it?
Bitter Rice was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Bitter Rice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bitter Rice was composed by Goffredo Petrassi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.