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The Bread, My Sweet

  • 2001
  • PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
991
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Scott Baio and Kristin Minter in The Bread, My Sweet (2001)
A man proposes to a woman he's met once, all in the same day.
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A man proposes to a woman he's met once, all in the same day.A man proposes to a woman he's met once, all in the same day.A man proposes to a woman he's met once, all in the same day.

  • Director
    • Melissa Martin
  • Writer
    • Melissa Martin
  • Stars
    • Scott Baio
    • John Seitz
    • Kim Martin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    991
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Melissa Martin
    • Writer
      • Melissa Martin
    • Stars
      • Scott Baio
      • John Seitz
      • Kim Martin
    • 49User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins total

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    Scott Baio
    Scott Baio
    • Dominic
    John Seitz
    • Massimo
    Kim Martin
    • Customer
    Zachary Mott
    • Eddie
    • (as Billy Mott)
    Shuler Hensley
    Shuler Hensley
    • Pino
    Jennie Martin
    • Maude
    Rose Bray
    • Rose
    John Bechtol
    • Jeffrey
    Rosemary Prinz
    • Bella
    Jody O'Donnell
    • Preston
    Marty Sheets
    • Liz
    Bingo O'Malley
    Bingo O'Malley
    • CEO
    Nick Tallo
    Nick Tallo
    • Bomba
    Daniel Stafford
    • Boardroom Guy
    • (as Dan Stafford)
    Philip Winters
    • Dr. Wahl
    John Amplas
    John Amplas
    • Jimmy
    Fred Lehman
    • Lorenzo
    Katherine McKenna
    Katherine McKenna
    • Coffee Shop Regular
    • Director
      • Melissa Martin
    • Writer
      • Melissa Martin
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    jendon17

    This bread is delicious!

    What a beautiful movie! It's fun, romantic, sexy, and heartbreaking. Like many women born in 1970, I liked Scott Baio before I saw this movie, now I LOVE him. He does a fantastic job in this film. All of the performances are good - Rosemary Prinz as Bella is superb. Melissa Martin's screenplay and direction are first rate. Even though you'll cry (and you will cry, unless you have a heart of stone), this is one of those genuine, life-affirming, feel-good movies that do not come along too often. Do yourself a favor and see this movie, then tell all of your friends to do the same.
    playwrt

    Food as love, Film as sustenance

    First of all, make sure you eat before seeing this film. Preferably a loaf of homemade bread dipped in olive oil and a slice or two of brachiole. Follow with a desert of assorted biscotti and a slice of berry pie, and wash it all down with several glasses of homemade wine. Okay, now we can begin.

    Like a fine meal joyfully prepared by hands that love you and shared with those whose company you most enjoy, this film will make you feel warm and connected -- to the earth, to humanity, to the one place in all the wide world that is yours and yours alone. Be prepared to laugh, be prepared to cry. Be prepared to leave the movie theater with a persistent urge to run to those you love and hug them for a long, long time. They may be imperfect, they may (occasionally or often) drive you crazy. But they are what keeps you from spinning off into the cold, dark, impersonal world. They are your reflection, your heart, your soul. Savor their company while you are together, and even when they are gone you will always have them with you.

    And, whatever you do, follow your heart. It is so much wiser than your head. Or, better yet, follow your stomach. Let it lead you home.
    7bwyn

    sweet, sentimental, and enjoyable--especially for Pittsburgh foodies

    At first, I liked this movie because it's set almost entirely in the Strip District of Pittsburgh (a favorite haunt of mine & my husband's), and truly reflects the spirit of the place. The bakery interiors look like they were shot inside the real Enrico Biscotti, a great Italian bakery in the Strip--apparently the owner/baker is the director's husband. The Strip District is Pittsburgh's foodie heaven, so I was drawn into watching this one afternoon. But the sweet, character-driven story is what kept me watching. I've lived in Pittsburgh for 40 years, and these characters are realistic, not stereotypes. Scott Baio has definitely moved beyond "Happy Days", and the rest of the cast does a fine job. I love that his character spends his time away from his soulless corporate job baking, not only because his brothers work there and need their jobs, but because it keeps him grounded. I think of this film as a little gem. It's a sweet story, fairly well told.
    dbadak

    Very enjoyable

    I agree with the 7.3 rating.....I enjoyed this movie very much. Very touching and lovely. Not every movie has to be "important" and thought provoking. At the end of a stressful day, this was a great movie to unwind with.
    6mkfwilliams

    call me a softy, I liked it...

    Apparently some folks didn't care for this movie. Maybe it was because I caught it on pretty early in the morning, maybe it was my surprise at seeing Scott Baio play someone besides Chachi, but I liked it. I didn't catch the first part, so I'm only sketchy as to how his character became involved in the bakery. I came in when he'd taken Bella to the hospital, but the flick sort of sucked me in and I watched it. Maybe it's not Oscar worthy, maybe Scott Baio's no Pacino, but I found the movie to be likable, the characters to be fairly interesting, and the plot to be believable. I mean, I've seen worse. Lots worse. Like anything with Kevin Costner. At any rate, seeing Baio play ANYBODY besides Chachi (or Charles in Charge) was a good thing. And I loved the little Italian woman playing Bella. Makes me want to be Italian! So in short, if like me, you find yourself up way too early in the morning (or late at night) and you find this is on, there are worse ways to kill time. Just my two cents worth... :-)

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The Enrico Biscotti Bakery is owned and operated by Director Melissa Martins husband. Massimo and Bella are also based on the actual residents who lived above the bakery.
    • Quotes

      [Dominic is waking Massimo after Bella has died]

      Dominic: [in Italian] I'm sorry, Massimo. But Bella is not in this world this morning. She's sleeping with God.

    • Soundtracks
      Massimo's Entrance
      Written by Susan Hartford

      Performed by Jim DiSpirito and Joe Bishkoff

      Published by Syntrax Music (ASCAP)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • A Wedding for Bella
    • Filming locations
      • Strip District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Who Knew Productions
      • Cineguild Entertainment Group
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    • Budget
      • $600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,023,156
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,023,156
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-Stereo

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