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1948 • 1h 29min • Not Rated • Drama

Bicycle Thieves

"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.

IMDb 8.2

RT 99%

Director

Vittorio De Sica

Writers

Cesare Zavattini

Adolfo Franci

Suso Cecchi d'Amico

Composer

Alessandro Cicognini

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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

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