Bicycle Thieves
Ladri di biciclette
1948, Film, 89 min, Drama, Italian, Italy, MoviePedia score 84
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.
Directed by Vittorio De Sica
Cast
- Lamberto Maggiorani as Antonio
- Enzo Staiola as Bruno
- Lianella Carell as Maria
- Elena Altieri as The Charitable Lady
- Gino Saltamerenda as Baiocco
- Giulio Chiari as The Beggar
- Vittorio Antonucci as The Thief
- Michele Sakara as Secretary of the Charity Organization
- Fausto Guerzoni as Amateur Actor
- Carlo Jachino as A Beggar
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