Bicycle Thieves

Name: Bicycle Thieves
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Genre: Drama
Released: 1948-07-21
Rating: 8.167

Film1948

Drama

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Director: Vittorio De Sica
Language: Italian
Released: 1948-07-21
Runtime: —

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The story

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

Lamberto MaggioraniAntonio
Enzo StaiolaBruno
Lianella CarellMaria
Gino SaltamerendaBaiocco
Vittorio AntonucciAlfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio ChiariThe Beggar
Elena AltieriThe Charitable Lady
Carlo Jachino — artwork unavailable
Carlo JachinoA Beggar
Michele Sakara — artwork unavailable
Michele SakaraSecretary of the Charity Organization
Emma Druetti — artwork unavailable
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