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Bicycle Thieves (1948)

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

  • 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.

Rating
8.2 / 10 (2,792 votes)
Release date
July 21, 1948
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
Italian
Director
Vittorio De Sica
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Lamberto MaggioraniAntonio
  • Enzo StaiolaBruno
  • Lianella CarellMaria
  • Gino SaltamerendaBaiocco
  • Vittorio AntonucciAlfredo Catelli, The Thief
  • Giulio ChiariThe Beggar
  • Elena AltieriThe Charitable Lady
  • Carlo JachinoA Beggar
  • Michele SakaraSecretary of the Charity Organization
  • Emma Druetti
  • Eolo CaprittiCarabiniere (uncredited)
  • Fausto GuerzoniAmateur Actor (uncredited)

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