Bread, Love and Dreams (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1953, Bread, Love and Dreams is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Luigi Comencini, running about 87 minutes. “...the stuff great entertainment is made of!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Bread, Love and Dreams stars Vittorio De Sica as Maresciallo Carotenuto, Gina Lollobrigida as La Bersagliera, Marisa Merlini as Annarella and Tina Pica as Caramella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Bread, Love and Dreams has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bread, Love and Dreams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bread, Love and Dreams tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bread, Love and Dreams (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bread, Love and Dreams change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bread, Love and Dreams worth watching?
- Bread, Love and Dreams holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bread, Love and Dreams?
- Bread, Love and Dreams stars Vittorio De Sica, Gina Lollobrigida, Marisa Merlini, Tina Pica and Maria Pia Casilio.
- When was Bread, Love and Dreams released?
- Bread, Love and Dreams was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.