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82% Critic Match
Bicycle Thieves
“The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!”
8.2 / 10• 1948• 1h 29m•NR• Italian
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio
Lead
Enzo Staiola
Bruno
Lianella Carell
Maria
Gino Saltamerenda
Baiocco
Vittorio Antonucci
Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio Chiari
The Beggar
Elena Altieri
The Charitable Lady
CJ
Carlo Jachino
A Beggar
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Vittorio De Sica's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bicycle Thieves is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
