Bicycle Thieves (1948)
The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!
1948 · NR · 1h 29m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Writers: Cesare Zavattini, Adolfo Franci, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Music by: Alessandro Cicognini
Cinematography: Carlo Montuori
Editor: Eraldo Da Roma
Rated 8.2/10 by 2711 viewers
Cast
Lamberto Maggiorani as AntonioEnzo Staiola as BrunoLianella Carell as MariaGino Saltamerenda as BaioccoVittorio Antonucci as Alfredo Catelli, The ThiefGiulio Chiari as The BeggarElena Altieri as The Charitable LadyCarlo Jachino as A BeggarMichele Sakara as Secretary of the Charity OrganizationEmma DruettiEolo Capritti as Carabiniere (uncredited)Fausto Guerzoni as Amateur Actor (uncredited)More like this
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