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Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves
★ 8.2/10•1948•1h 29m•NR•Drama

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.

Cesare Zavattini · Screenplay

Adolfo Franci · Screenplay

Suso Cecchi d'Amico · Screenplay

Oreste Biancoli · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageIT
Release DateJul 21, 1948
Budget$133,000
Revenue$450,159

Actors

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

A Beggar

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Giulio Battiferri

Giulio Battiferri

Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)

Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone

A Seminary Student (uncredited)

Mario Meniconi

Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)

Checco Rissone

Checco Rissone

Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)

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