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Comedy drama

Two Pieces of Bread (1979): Cast

Two Pieces of Bread (1979) movie poster

Two Pieces of Bread is a 1979 comedy drama directed by Sergio Citti, starring Philippe Noiret as Peppe Dorè, Vittorio Gassman and Gigi Proietti. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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Two Pieces of Bread (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Sergio Citti
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Two Pieces of Bread About?

The premise of Two Pieces of Bread without spoilers.

While begging for a meal in Rome, two traveling minstrels discover that both had once loved the same woman, and that one of them is the father of her infant son. The revelation sparks a bitter dispute over the child's future, each unwilling to relinquish his claim.

Two Pieces of Bread Themes & Keywords

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  • father
  • food in title
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Cast & crew

Two Pieces of Bread Cast & Characters

Philippe Noiret leads the cast as Peppe Dorè, with Vittorio Gassman as Pippo Mifà and Gigi Proietti as Albergatore. Directed by Sergio Citti; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sergio Citti

More films directed by Sergio Citti: We Free Kings, Mortacci, The Soup and Beach House.

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Two Pieces of Bread FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Two Pieces of Bread, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Two Pieces of Bread?

Two Pieces of Bread runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Two Pieces of Bread released?

Two Pieces of Bread was released on January 26, 1979.

Who directed Two Pieces of Bread?

Two Pieces of Bread was directed by Sergio Citti.

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Who is in the cast of Two Pieces of Bread?

Two Pieces of Bread stars Philippe Noiret as Peppe Dorè, Vittorio Gassman as Pippo Mifà and Gigi Proietti as Albergatore, among 16 credited actors.

Does Two Pieces of Bread have a post-credit scene?

No. Two Pieces of Bread has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Two Pieces of Bread in?

The original language of Two Pieces of Bread is Italian.

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