Bread, Love and Dreams
Pane, amore e fantasia
“...the stuff great entertainment is made of!”
Synopsis
When a veteran marshal is sent to a small town, he quickly falls for two women: a midwife and an earthy young woman nicknamed "Frisky".
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Vittorio De Sica
Maresciallo Carotenuto
Gina Lollobrigida
La Bersagliera
Marisa Merlini
Annarella
Tina Pica
Caramella
Maria Pia Casilio
Paoletta
Memmo Carotenuto
Carabiniere Baiocchi
Roberto Risso
Carabiniere Stelluti
Virgilio Riento
Don Emidio
Vittoria Crispo
Madre della Bersagliera
Guglielmo Barnabò
Il sindaco
Gigi Reder
Ricuccio
Mario Meniconi
Matteo
Nino Vingelli
Venditore ambulante
Checco Rissone
Barbiere
Attilio Torelli
Rumbumbù
Alfredo Rizzo
Brigadiere Squinzi
Violetta Gragnani
Moglie di Squinzi
Fausto Guerzoni
Uomo col cannocchiale
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Comencini
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi Comencini, Ettore Maria Margadonna
- Original Score
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Original Title
- Pane, amore e fantasia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Titanus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Comencini
Luigi Comencini, Ettore Maria Margadonna
Alessandro Cicognini
Arturo Gallea
Mario Serandrei
Goffredo Lombardo, Marcello Girosi
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Comencini
Director
Goffredo Lombardo
Producer
Luigi Comencini
Screenplay
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Ettore Maria Margadonna
Screenplay
Alessandro Cicognini
Original Music Composer
Gastone Medin
Production Design
Arturo Gallea
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bread, Love and Dreams
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What is Bread, Love and Dreams about?
When a veteran marshal is sent to a small town, he quickly falls for two women: a midwife and an earthy young woman nicknamed "Frisky".
Who directed Bread, Love and Dreams?
Bread, Love and Dreams was directed by Luigi Comencini.
Who stars in Bread, Love and Dreams?
The principal cast of Bread, Love and Dreams includes Vittorio De Sica, Gina Lollobrigida, Marisa Merlini, Tina Pica, Maria Pia Casilio.
When was Bread, Love and Dreams released and how long is it?
Bread, Love and Dreams was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Bread, Love and Dreams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bread, Love and Dreams was composed by Alessandro Cicognini.