Bicycle Thieves (1948)
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.
- Released
- 1948-07-21
- Genres
- Drama
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Vittorio De Sica, Gerardo Guerrieri, Vittorio De Sica, Oreste Biancoli
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 from 2791 votes
Cast
- Lamberto Maggiorani as Antonio
- Enzo Staiola as Bruno
- Lianella Carell as Maria
- Gino Saltamerenda as Baiocco
- Vittorio Antonucci as Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
- Giulio Chiari as The Beggar
- Elena Altieri as The Charitable Lady
- Carlo Jachino as A Beggar
- Michele Sakara as Secretary of the Charity Organization
- Emma Druetti
- Eolo Capritti as Carabiniere (uncredited)
- Fausto Guerzoni as Amateur Actor (uncredited)