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Bitter Rice

"An earthy drama of human passions among women rice workers in the Po Valley."

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.

Top Cast

  • Doris Dowling

    Doris Dowling

    Francesca

  • Silvana Mangano

    Silvana Mangano

    Silvana

  • Vittorio Gassman

    Vittorio Gassman

    Walter

  • Raf Vallone

    Raf Vallone

    Marco

  • Checco Rissone

    Checco Rissone

    Aristide

  • Nico Pepe

    Nico Pepe

    Beppe

  • Adriana Sivieri

    Adriana Sivieri

    Celeste

  • Lia Corelli

    Lia Corelli

    Amelia

  • Maria Grazia Francia

    Maria Grazia Francia

    Gabriella

Overview

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.

Rating

7.5 / 10
228 Reviews
1 Popular

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