Bread and Chocolate (1973)

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A hard-working Sicilian heads for Switzerland in search of a better life in this gentle, sweet-sour Italian comedy. Despite the poor fellow's best efforts to fit in with his neighbors, he never quite seems to make it. Of course his tragedy is the audience's delight. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Director(s):: Franco Brusati

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Bread and Chocolate

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 110 mins

Complete Cast of Bread and Chocolate

Gianfranco Barra - The Turk
Max Delys - Renzo
Umberto Raho - Maitre
Anna Karina - Elena

Geoffrey Coppleston - Boegli
Johnny Dorelli - Italian Millionaire
Paolo Turco - Commis
Nino Manfredi - Nino

Director(s):: Franco Brusati

Writer(s):: Franco Brusati, Nino Manfredi, Iaia Fiastri

Producer(s):: Maurizio Lodi-Fe

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R(Not For Children)

Categories:: Comedy

Bread and Chocolate Awards:

1974 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear
1978 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Foreign Film

Warning: This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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	Kathy and Alex S.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Great, wonderful, freewheeling 1970's Italian movie, a comedy with a heart! It's about a Sicilian immigrant (illegal?) trying to make it as a waiter in a fancy restaurant in Switzerland, befriending a German single mother along the way. Will he stay with her or go back to his own wife and family? Don't judge this movie by today's standards, just enjoy it.

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	Mark C.

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Very poor production quality but a charming tale. Boring and weird in parts, and laugh out loud funny in others. Well written, but you must watch closely to enjoy its humor and tragedies. Very much worth a rent if you can endure low budget foreign films.