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Bicycle Thieves
Dir. Vittorio De Sica
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Bicycle Thieves
“The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!”
Drama
Original title: Ladri di biciclette
Director
Vittorio De Sica
Screenplay
Cesare Zavattini, Adolfo Franci
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.
Release
Jul 21, 1948
Budget
$133K
Country
Italy
Revenue
$450K
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
Eolo Capritti
Carabiniere (uncredited)
Fausto Guerzoni
Amateur Actor (uncredited)
Giulio Battiferri
Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)
Sergio Leone
A Seminary Student (uncredited)
Mario Meniconi
Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)
Checco Rissone
Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)
Nando Bruno
(uncredited)
Memmo Carotenuto
(uncredited)
Umberto Spadaro
(uncredited)
Reviews
★★★★★
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Trailer
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Bicycle Thieves
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