Watch NowBicycle Thieves (1948)
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12/12/1949 (GB)
Drama
1h 29m
- 82% (2509 votes)
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The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!
Overview
Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.
- Vittorio De SicaDirector, Screenplay
- Cesare ZavattiniScreenplay
- Oreste BiancoliScreenplay
Original Title
Ladri di biciclette
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Budget
$133,000
Revenue
$450,159
Keywords
- rome, italy
- italian
- society
- riding a bicycle
- search
- poster
- thief
- black and white
- stolen bicycle
- madame
- unemployment
- realism
- neo realism
- italian neo realism
Top Billed Cast
Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio
Enzo Staiola
Bruno
Lianella Carell
Maria
Gino Saltamerenda
Baiocco
Vittorio Antonucci
Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio Chiari
The Beggar
Elena Altieri
The Charitable Lady
Carlo Jachino
A Beggar
Michele Sakara
Secretary of the Charity Organization
Emma Druetti
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