Bicycle Thieves (1948)
Original Title: Ladri di biciclette
Drama
8.2 (2,484 votes)
1h 29m
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.
Details
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writer
- Gherardo Gherardi
- Original Language
- Italian
- Budget
- $133,000
Cast
Carlo Jachino
Elena Altieri
Emma Druetti
Enzo Staiola
Gino Saltamerenda
Giulio Chiari
Lamberto Maggiorani
Lianella Carell
Michele Sakara
Vittorio Antonucci
Keywords
black and white
criterion
inspirational
instructive
italian
italian neo realism
madame
neo realism
poster
realism
riding a bicycle
rome
italy
search
society
stolen bicycle
thief
unemployment
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