Bitter Bread
Πικρό ψωμί
Synopsis
A poor builder tries, with the help of his wife, to raise his three children. When he gets killed in an accident at the construction site, his oldest son undertakes the responsibility of providing for the family, facing all difficulties.
Top Cast
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Eleni Zafeiriou
Mrs. Lyberi
Inta Hristinaki
Louiza
Michalis Nikolopoulos
Thanasis Lyberis
Alkis Papas
Antonis Lyberis
Stratis Floros
Giangos Lyberis
Alekos Kouris
Fotakis Lyberis
Dimos Starenios
Employer
Giorgos Nezos
Foreman
Pantelis Zervos
Foreman
Evgenios Spatharis
Shadow Theatre Artist (voice)
Sofia Arseni
Kimon Spathopoulos
Giorgos Mesalas
Andreas Lohaitis
Manos Faratzian
Yiorgos Stavrakakis
George Foundas
Giangos Lyberis
Nikos Pantelidis
Arhontas
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Grigoris Grigoriou
- Screenplay & Story
- Inta Hristinaki, Grigoris Grigoriou
- Original Title
- Πικρό ψωμί
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Olympia Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grigoris Grigoriou
Inta Hristinaki, Grigoris Grigoriou
Department Leadership Roster
Grigoris Grigoriou
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Bread
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bitter Bread about?
A poor builder tries, with the help of his wife, to raise his three children. When he gets killed in an accident at the construction site, his oldest son undertakes the responsibility of providing for the family, facing all difficulties.
Who directed Bitter Bread?
Bitter Bread was directed by Grigoris Grigoriou.
Who stars in Bitter Bread?
The principal cast of Bitter Bread includes Eleni Zafeiriou, Inta Hristinaki, Michalis Nikolopoulos, Alkis Papas, Stratis Floros.
When was Bitter Bread released and how long is it?
Bitter Bread was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.