(Riso Amaro ) starring
Vittorio Gassman
Silvana Mangano Doris Dowling Raf Vallone
The rice fields of Italy form a dramatic background to a tale of robbery and passion in this classic film of post-war Italy. Silvana Mangano, in her acting debut, caused a sensation as the primitive rice girl addicted to boogie-woogie, strong men and cheap luxury. On the run from the police, Francesca seeks anonymity among migrant workers harvesting rice in the Po Valley. There, the rivalry and jealousies of the other women come to a head with the arrival of her ruthless lover, Walter.
Screenplay by CORRADO ALVARO
GIUSEPPE DE SANTIS , CARLO UZZANI CARLO MUSSO. IVO PERILU GLANNI PUCCINI
Directed by GIUSEPPE DE SANTIS (An Italian film with English subtitles. Black and white. First showing on British television)
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