# Bitter Rice Blu-ray, Restored Special Edition

Special: Bitter Rice is a restored Blu-ray edition of Giuseppe de Santis’s Italian film, listed in full-screen NTSC format with English subtitles. Its 104-minute runtime suits a feature-length viewing, while the listing does not specify bonus features.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Model: Relay time: 104min
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 27.59 AUD
- Previous price: 39.34 AUD
- Discount: 30%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T20:25:58.748Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 126

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## At a glance

- Restored, special-edition Blu-ray presentation, as listed.
- Full-screen NTSC format with English subtitles.
- The film follows two men pursuing a woman working in postwar Italy’s rice fields.

## Pros

- English subtitles are listed, providing a stated subtitle option for viewing.
- The listing identifies a restored special edition on a single Blu-ray disc.

## Specifications

### Edition and playback
- Media format: Blu-ray, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Restored, Special Edition, Subtitled
- Number of discs: 1
- Runtime: 1 hour and 44 minutes
- Release date: 12 January 2016
### Film and language
- Director: Santis, Giuseppe de
- Actors: Dowling, Doris, Gassman, Vittorio, Mangano, Silvana
- Language: English
- Colour: Color
- Studio: Criterion Collections
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 99.79 Grams

## Before you buy

- The story may not suit viewers seeking a fast-paced film. Customer feedback is mixed on its excitement.

## A good fit for

- Viewers interested in Italian cinema and restored film editions.
- Collectors looking for a single-disc Blu-ray with English subtitles.

## Less suited to

- Viewers who prioritise a fast-moving story or confirmed bonus features.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes Bitter Rice as a brilliant Italian film and appreciates its black-and-white cinematography, though reactions to the story are mixed, with some finding it not especially exciting. That distinction may matter to viewers choosing the listed restored, full-screen Blu-ray primarily for its film presentation rather than a brisk plot. The aggregate rating is broadly positive, but the spread of ratings indicates that experiences are not uniformly positive.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the film overall.
- Positive themes: Customers appreciate its black-and-white cinematography.
- Mixed feedback: Reactions to the story are mixed, and some customers found it less exciting.

## Frequently asked questions

### What format is Bitter Rice listed in?
The listing describes a Blu-ray in full-screen NTSC format, marked restored, special edition and subtitled.
### Are English subtitles included?
English is listed under subtitles. The listing also gives English as the language.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
### What do customers report about the film?
Customer feedback praises the film and its black-and-white cinematography, while reactions to the story are mixed and some found it less exciting.

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## Images

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