Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

Ladri di biciclette

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

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.

Date of release
1948-07-21
TMDB
8.2 / 10 (2773)
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Drama
Director
Vittorio De Sica

Casting

  • 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
  • Eolo Capritti — Carabiniere (uncredited)
  • Fausto Guerzoni — Amateur Actor (uncredited)

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