Bicycle Thieves
1948 · TMDB 8.2 · Ladri di biciclette
Directed by Vittorio De Sica
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.
Why it matters
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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- Runtime
- 89 min
- Released
- 1948-07-21
- Studio
- Produzioni De Sica
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- TMDB score
- 8.2
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Key contributors
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Vittorio De Sica
Director
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Gerardo Guerrieri
Writer
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Oreste Biancoli
Writer
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Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Writer
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Cesare Zavattini
Writer
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Adolfo Franci
Writer
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Gherardo Gherardi
Writer
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Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio
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Enzo Staiola
Bruno
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Lianella Carell
Maria
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Gino Saltamerenda
Baiocco
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Vittorio Antonucci
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