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Bicycle Thieves
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Bicycle Thieves

1948-07-21 · 89 min · ★ 8.2

Drama

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.

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Directors
Vittorio De Sica
Production companies
Produzioni De Sica
Countries
Italy
Status
Released
Budget
USD 133,000
Revenue
USD 450,159

Top Cast

Lamberto MaggioraniLamberto MaggioraniAntonio
Enzo StaiolaEnzo StaiolaBruno
Lianella CarellLianella CarellMaria
Gino SaltamerendaGino SaltamerendaBaiocco
Vittorio AntonucciVittorio AntonucciAlfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio ChiariGiulio ChiariThe Beggar
Elena AltieriElena AltieriThe Charitable Lady
Carlo JachinoA Beggar
Michele SakaraSecretary of the Charity Organization
Emma Druetti
Eolo CaprittiEolo CaprittiCarabiniere (uncredited)
Fausto GuerzoniFausto GuerzoniAmateur Actor (uncredited)
Giulio BattiferriGiulio BattiferriCitizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)
Sergio LeoneSergio LeoneA Seminary Student (uncredited)
Mario MeniconiMeniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)
Checco RissoneChecco RissoneGuard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)
Peppino SpadaroPolice Officer (uncredited)
Nando BrunoNando Bruno(uncredited)
Memmo CarotenutoMemmo Carotenuto(uncredited)
Umberto SpadaroUmberto Spadaro(uncredited)

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