Summary
Francesca and Walter are two-bit criminals in Northern Italy, and, in an effort to avoid the police, Francesca joins a group of women rice workers. She meets the voluptuous peasant rice worker, Silvana, and the soon-to-be-discharged soldier, Marco. Walter follows her to the rice fields, and the four characters become involved in a complex plot involving robbery, love, and murder.
Details
Release Date: September 30, 1949
Runtime: 109 minutes
Genres: Drama, Crime
Original Language: IT
Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 (222 votes)
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Cast

Doris Dowling
Francesca

Silvana Mangano
Silvana

Vittorio Gassman
Walter

Raf Vallone
Marco

Checco Rissone
Aristide

Nico Pepe
Beppe

Maria Grazia Francia
Gabriella

Mariemma Bardi
Gianna

Carlo Mazzarella
Gianetto

Attilio Dottesio
Radio Reporter (Uncredited)

Ermanno Randi
Paolo

Aristide Catoni
(uncredited)



