Risaia, La 1956

Synopsis:

The 19-year-old Elena, who is as pretty as she is bright, works as a rice girl for the landlord Guerrini. Having become aware of her name, he finds out that she is his illegitimate daughter of whom he knew nothing. He tries to secretly help Elena, who has fallen in love with the car mechanic Gianni. But that only creates mistrust. When Guerrini's worthless nephew harasses the girl, the situation is dramatically worse.

Directed by: Raffaello Matarazzo
Written by: Ennio De Concini & Carlo Musso & Aldo De Benedetti
Runtime: 92 minutes
Tagline: Men are animals...I'm here to work, nothing more!
Cast:
Elsa Martinelli
Elsa Martinelli
Elena 
Folco Lulli
Folco Lulli
Pietro 
Michel Auclair
Michel Auclair
Mario 
Rik Battaglia
Rik Battaglia
Gianni 
Vivi Gioi
Vivi Gioi
Madre di Elena 
Lilla Brignone
Lilla Brignone
Moglie di Pietro 
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Also known as:
  • Rice Girl