Bread and Chocolate movie poster

Bread and Chocolate

"You'll Laugh Till Your Heart Breaks"

May 5, 1974 1h 55m 7.2/10 (96 votes)

Originally released in 1974. Bread and Chocolate is a comedy/drama film. directed by Franco Brusati.

Starring Nino Manfredi, Johnny Dorelli, and Anna Karina

Synopsis

An Italian immigrant tries to make a new life in Switzerland, taking on a series of increasingly menial jobs in order to do it. He attempts to fit into his new home and society but fails at every turn. Unable to go home again, will his tenacity and optimism be enough to live on?

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 5, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
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User Rating 7.2/10 Great (96 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Verona Produzione

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bread and Chocolate about?

An Italian immigrant tries to make a new life in Switzerland, taking on a series of increasingly menial jobs in order to do it. He attempts to fit into his new home and society but fails at every t...

Who directed Bread and Chocolate?

Bread and Chocolate was directed by Franco Brusati.

How long is Bread and Chocolate?

Bread and Chocolate has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was Bread and Chocolate released?

Bread and Chocolate was released on May 5, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bread and Chocolate?

The main cast of Bread and Chocolate includes Nino Manfredi, Johnny Dorelli, Anna Karina, Paolo Turco, Ugo D'Alessio.