Bicycle Thieves (1948)
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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- $133K
- Box office
- $436.7K
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Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio Ricci
Enzo Staiola
Bruno Ricci
Lianella Carell
Maria Ricci
Elena Altieri
The Charitable Lady
Gino Saltamerenda
Baiocco
Giulio Chiari
The Beggar
Vittorio Antonucci
Alfredo Catelli, the Thief
Michele Sakara
Secretary of the Charity Organization
Fausto Guerzoni
Amateur Actor
Carlo Jachino
A Beggar
Emma Druetti
Giulio Battiferri
Citizen who protects the real thief (uncredited)
Keywords
SocietyRiding a bicycleRome, italyThiefRealismJobSearchPosterItalianUnemploymentStolen bicycleMadameNeo realismItalian neo realism
