Bitterer Reis (1949): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1949 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1949, Bitterer Reis is a drama and krimi film directed by Giuseppe De Santis, running about 102 minutes. “An earthy drama of human passions among women rice workers in the Po Valley.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Die junge Kellnerin Francesca und ihr Geliebter Walter haben eine vermeintlich wertvolle Kette gestohlen. Um unterzutauchen, mischt sich Francesca unter die Scharen von Saisonarbeiterinnen, die mit dem Zug zur alljährlichen Reisernte in die piemontesische Provinz Vercelli unterwegs sind. Dort angekommen, wird ihr die Kette von der Zimmergenossin Silvana entwendet. Nur Dank der Hilfe des Sergeants Marco gelingt es Francesca, den Schmuck zurückzubekommen. Von Marcos Gutmütigkeit beeindruckt, schwört sie dem nachgereisten Walter und seinen kriminellen Machenschaften ab, doch Dieser hat schon andere Pläne…
Who’s in it. Bitterer Reis stars Vittorio Gassman as Walter, Doris Dowling as Francesca, Silvana Mangano as Silvana and Raf Vallone as Marco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Bitterer Reis has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bitterer Reis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bitterer Reis tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Bitterer Reis (1949)?
- In USA, Bitterer Reis is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bitterer Reis worth watching?
- Bitterer Reis holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bitterer Reis?
- Bitterer Reis stars Vittorio Gassman, Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano, Raf Vallone and Checco Rissone.
- When was Bitterer Reis released?
- Bitterer Reis was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.