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Bicycle Thieves(1948)

Ladri di biciclette

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

8.2(2,685)1h 29m1948-07-21

Drama

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.

Director:: Vittorio De Sica
Writers:: Cesare Zavattini, Adolfo Franci, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Producers:: Vittorio De Sica, Giuseppe Amato
Cinematographer:: Carlo Montuori
Composer:: Alessandro Cicognini
Production:: Produzioni De Sica
Budget:: $133,000
Revenue:: $450,159
Status:: Released

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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

Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

Michele Sakara

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

Emma Druetti

Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)