About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1993
Runtime
3h 14m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.5/10
Votes
2
Genre
Drama, War
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$2.5M
Cast
nurse
new zealand
politician
tuberculosis
woman director
socialists
women's rights
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Questions about Bread & Roses
How long is Bread & Roses?
Bread & Roses has a runtime of 3h 14m (3 hours and 14 minutes).
Who directed Bread & Roses?
Bread & Roses was directed by Gaylene Preston and released in 1993.
What genre is Bread & Roses?
Bread & Roses is a Drama, War film (1993).
Who stars in Bread & Roses?
The cast of Bread & Roses includes Geneviève Picot, Mick Rose, Donna Akersten, Raymond Hawthorne, Tina Regtien.
What is the TMDB rating for Bread & Roses?
Bread & Roses has a TMDB rating of 8.5/10 based on 2 votes.
