1948
8.2 (2469 votes)
1h 29m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Produzioni De Sica
Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette)
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.
Key Crew
Screenplay: Vittorio De Sica, Gerardo Guerrieri, Oreste Biancoli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Cesare Zavattini, Adolfo Franci, Gherardo Gherardi
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Producer: Vittorio De Sica, Giuseppe Amato
Director of Photography: Carlo Montuori
Story: Cesare Zavattini
Top 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
Videos
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