Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves

1948
1h 29m
8.2

8.2/10

2,635 votes • View on IMDb

"The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!"

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $133,000

Revenue: $450,159

Language: IT

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Quick Facts

Original Title Ladri di biciclette
Release Date July 21, 1948
Status Released
Language IT
IMDb ID tt0040522

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)

Key Crew

Vittorio De Sica
Director
Vittorio De Sica
Producer
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
Oreste Biancoli
Screenplay
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Vittorio De Sica
Screenplay
Adolfo Franci
Screenplay
Gerardo Guerrieri
Screenplay