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.

Release Date

September 30, 1949

Status

Released

Original Title

Riso amaro

Runtime

1h 49min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Italian

Production Companies

Lux Film