Bitter Rice
Bitter Rice (1949) is a crime drama, directed by Giuseppe De Santis. It stars Doris Dowling and Silvana Mangano. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.
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What Bitter Rice Is About
A couple fleeing with a stolen jewel mix in among the seasonal women working the rice fields of the Po valley. The film carries documentary rigour and melodrama at once: the working conditions in the paddies are described in real detail while a story of passion and crime runs through the same scenes. That mixture divided critics at the time, some calling it a cheapening. Silvana Mangano's presence made it instantly famous. The women communicate by singing because talking at work is forbidden.
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What is Bitter Rice about?
A couple fleeing with a stolen jewel mix in among the seasonal women working the rice fields of the Po valley. The film carries documentary rigour and melodrama at once: the working conditions in the paddies are described in real detail while a story of passion and crime runs through the same scenes.
Where can I watch Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).
When did Bitter Rice come out?
Bitter Rice was released in 1949.
Who directed Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice was directed by Giuseppe De Santis.
Who stars in Bitter Rice?
Bitter Rice stars Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano, Vittorio Gassman, Raf Vallone.
What is Bitter Rice's rating?
Bitter Rice holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.
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