Bread, Love and Dreams

Name: Bread, Love and Dreams
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 1953-12-22
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cast: Vittorio De Sica, Gina Lollobrigida, Marisa Merlini, Tina Pica, Maria Pia Casilio

1953, Italian. Directed by Luigi Comencini.

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When a veteran marshal is sent to a small town, he quickly falls for two women: a midwife and an earthy young woman nicknamed "Frisky".

Romance Comedy

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Runtime: 1h 27m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: Italian
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Released: 22 December 1953
Original title: Pane, amore e fantasia
Country: Italy
Written by: Ettore Maria Margadonna, Luigi Comencini

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What comes after Bread, Love and Dreams?

Next in the series: Frisky (1954), Scandal in Sorrento (1955), and Bread, Love and Andalucia (1958).

Is Bread, Love and Dreams worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 187 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Bread, Love and Dreams?

Bread, Love and Dreams runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).

Does Bread, Love and Dreams have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Bread, Love and Dreams. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Bread, Love and Dreams parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

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Which OTT platform is Bread, Love and Dreams on?

Bread, Love and Dreams isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 December 1953. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Bread, Love and Dreams?

If you liked Bread, Love and Dreams, try The Little World of Don Camillo, The White Sheik, La vita è bella.

Who directed Bread, Love and Dreams?

Bread, Love and Dreams (1953) was directed by Luigi Comencini and stars Vittorio De Sica, Gina Lollobrigida, Marisa Merlini.