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Bread and Chocolate

Bread and Chocolate

Bread and Chocolate
1974 1h 55m7.2

Bread and Chocolate

“You'll Laugh Till Your Heart Breaks”

ComedyDrama
7.2

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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?

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DirectorFranco Brusati
ScreenplayFranco Brusati, Jaja Fiastri, Nino Manfredi
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 5, 1974
CountryItaly
Languageit
Runtime1h 55m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.5 / 10
Votes97
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioVerona Produzione
OriginalPane e cioccolata
Bread and Chocolate
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Photos5

Cast

Nino Manfredi

Nino Manfredi

Giovanni 'Nino' Garofoli

Johnny Dorelli

Johnny Dorelli

Italian Industrialist

Anna Karina

Anna Karina

Elena

Paolo Turco

Paolo Turco

Gianni

Ugo D'Alessio

Ugo D'Alessio

Pietro

Tano Cimarosa

Tano Cimarosa

Gigi

Gianfranco Barra

Gianfranco Barra

The turk

Giorgio Cerioni

Giorgio Cerioni

Police Inspector

Francesco D'Adda

Francesco D'Adda

Rudiger

Umberto Raho

Umberto Raho

Jacques, the Maitre

Geoffrey Copleston

Geoffrey Copleston

Boegli

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Federico Scrobogna

Grigory

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Max Delys

Renzo

Giorgio Dolfin

Giorgio Dolfin

Paolo

Nelide Giammarco

Nelide Giammarco

The Blonde

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bread and Chocolate

Where can I watch Bread and Chocolate?

Bread and Chocolate (1974) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 turn. Unable to go home again, will his tenacity and optimism be enough to live on?

Who directed Bread and Chocolate?

Bread and Chocolate (1974) was directed by Franco Brusati. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 55m, rated 7.2/10.

How long is Bread and Chocolate?

Bread and Chocolate runs 1h 55m (115 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.2/10 from 97 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is Bread and Chocolate worth watching?

Bread and Chocolate is rated 7.2/10 by 97 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.