Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

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.

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  • Release Date: 1948-07-21
  • Runtime: 1h 29min
  • Director: Vittorio De Sica

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    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

    • Carlo Jachino

      A Beggar

    • Michele Sakara

      Secretary of the Charity Organization

    • Emma Druetti

    • 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)

    • Peppino Spadaro

      Police Officer (uncredited)

    • Nando Bruno

      (uncredited)

    • Memmo Carotenuto

      (uncredited)

    • Umberto Spadaro

      (uncredited)

    • Piero Heliczer

      A Young Boy (uncredited)

    • Massimo Randisi

      Rich Kid in Restaurant (uncredited)

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