Bicycle Thieves
1948 • Drama
8.2 (2,432)
Vittorio De Sica
Director
Cesare Zavattini
Story
Status
Released
Release date
July 21, 1948
Duration
89 Min
Language
it
Popularity
20.569
Budget
$133,000
Revenue
$450,159
Overview
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
Lamberto Maggiorani
Enzo Staiola
Lianella Carell
Gino Saltamerenda
Vittorio Antonucci
Giulio Chiari
Elena Altieri
Eolo Capritti
Fausto Guerzoni
Giulio Battiferri
Sergio Leone
Mario Meniconi
Checco Rissone
Nando Bruno
Memmo Carotenuto
Umberto Spadaro
Piero Heliczer