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Bread and Chocolate (1974)
Pane e cioccolata (original title)

100 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   18 January 1974 (Italy)
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Italian immigrant tries to become a member of Swiss society but fails as a waiter and even as a chicken plucker... See full summary »

Director:

Franco Brusati

Writers:

Franco Brusati, Jaja Fiastri (dialogue), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Nino Manfredi, Anna Karina and Johnny Dorelli
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nino Manfredi Nino Manfredi ...
Nino Garofalo
Johnny Dorelli Johnny Dorelli ...
Italian Industrialist
Anna Karina ...
Elena
Paolo Turco Paolo Turco ...
Gianni
Ugo D'Alessio Ugo D'Alessio ...
Old Man
Tano Cimarosa Tano Cimarosa ...
Giacomo
Gianfranco Barra Gianfranco Barra ...
The Turk
Giorgio Cerioni Giorgio Cerioni ...
Police Inspector
Francesco D'Adda Francesco D'Adda ...
Rudiger
Geoffrey Copleston Geoffrey Copleston ...
Boegli
Federico Scrobogna Federico Scrobogna ...
Grigory
Max Delys Max Delys ...
Renzo
Umberto Raho Umberto Raho ...
Maitre
Nelide Giammarco Nelide Giammarco ...
The Blonde
Manfred Freyberger Manfred Freyberger ...
Lo svizzero sportivo
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Storyline

Italian immigrant tries to become a member of Swiss society but fails as a waiter and even as a chicken plucker. He then becomes involved with shady wealthy character and tries to hide his Italian identity. He refuses to give up no matter how awful his situation. Written by Bill Smith <bsmith30@ix.netcom.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Italian | Waiter | Italian Immigrant | Child Murder | Italian Abroad  | See more »

Taglines:

You'll Laugh Till Your Heart Breaks

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian | German | English

Release Date:

(Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

Pain et chocolat See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Verona Produzione See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Switzerland: (Locarno Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Connections

Edited into Bellissimo: Immagini del cinema italiano (1985) See more »