Movie·1948·1h 29m
Bicycle Thieves
The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
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// overview
The Story
Original title: Ladri di biciclette
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.
Written By
Oreste Biancoli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Adolfo Franci
Producer
Vittorio De Sica, Giuseppe Amato
Cinematography
Carlo Montuori
Music
Alessandro Cicognini
Editor
Eraldo Da Roma
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
2,644 votes
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// cast
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
Michele Sakara
Secretary of the Charity Organization
Emma Druetti
Eolo Capritti
Carabiniere (uncredited)
Fausto Guerzoni
Amateur Actor (uncredited)
Giulio Battiferri
Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)
Sergio Leone
A Seminary Student (uncredited)
Mario Meniconi
Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)
Checco Rissone
Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)
Peppino Spadaro
Police Officer (uncredited)
Nando Bruno
(uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Vittorio De Sica
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay, Story
Oreste Biancoli
Screenplay
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Adolfo Franci
Screenplay
Gerardo Guerrieri
Screenplay
Alessandro Cicognini
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Amato
Producer
Gherardo Gherardi
Screenplay
Carlo Montuori
Director of Photography
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