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Bicycle Thieves (1948)

Poster for Bicycle Thieves

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Vittorio De Sica
  • Profile picture of Lamberto Maggiorani
    Antonio Lamberto Maggiorani
  • Profile picture of Enzo Staiola
    Bruno Enzo Staiola
  • Profile picture of Lianella Carell
    Maria Lianella Carell
  • Profile picture of Gino Saltamerenda
    Baiocco Gino Saltamerenda
  • Profile picture of Vittorio Antonucci
    Alfredo Catelli, The Thief Vittorio Antonucci
  • Profile picture of Giulio Chiari
    The Beggar Giulio Chiari
  • Profile picture of Elena Altieri
    The Charitable Lady Elena Altieri
  • Profile picture of Eolo Capritti
    Carabiniere (uncredited) Eolo Capritti

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  • madame
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  • realism
  • neo realism
  • italian neo realism