Bread & Roses
"A survivor for whom mere survival was not enough"
Originally released in 1993. Bread & Roses is a drama/war film. directed by Gaylene Preston. With a runtime of 3h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Geneviève Picot, Mick Rose, and Donna Akersten
Synopsis
Based upon the life of activist and trade unionist (and later MP) Sonja Davies. The film covers her life up to 1956, when, at age 33, she was elected to the Nelson Hospital Board. During this period she develops strong socialist beliefs, marries and divorces, at age 17 trains as a nurse, has a romance (and a child) with an American marine who is killed in WWII action. She battles tuberculosis and marries a former boyfriend when he returns from the war. She becomes part of a women's ill-fated campaign to save the Nelson railway line from closure and begins to be elected to political bodies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 18, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
3h 14m
194 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- Preston Laing
- New Zealand Film Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bread & Roses about?
Based upon the life of activist and trade unionist (and later MP) Sonja Davies. The film covers her life up to 1956, when, at age 33, she was elected to the Nelson Hospital Board. During this pe...
Who directed Bread & Roses?
Bread & Roses was directed by Gaylene Preston.
How long is Bread & Roses?
Bread & Roses has a runtime of 3 hours and 14 minutes (194 minutes total).
When was Bread & Roses released?
Bread & Roses was released on July 18, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bread & Roses?
The main cast of Bread & Roses includes Geneviève Picot, Mick Rose, Donna Akersten, Raymond Hawthorne, Tina Regtien.