Bicycle Thieves
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Bicycle Thieves (1948)

U
12/12/1949 (GB)
Drama
1h 29m

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
  • stolen bicycle
  • madame
  • unemployment
  • realism
  • neo realism
  • italian neo realism

Top Billed Cast

Lamberto Maggiorani

Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio

Enzo Staiola

Enzo Staiola

Bruno

Lianella Carell

Lianella Carell

Maria

Gino Saltamerenda

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Elena Altieri

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

Emma Druetti

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