Bicycle Thieves (1948)

07/21/1948 (IT) • 1h 29m

Drama

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

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.

Top Billed Cast

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization


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Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Budget

$133,000.00

Revenue

$450,159.00

Keywords

rome, italy

italian

society

riding a bicycle

search

poster

thief

black and white

stolen bicycle

madame

unemployment

realism

neo realism

italian neo realism

inspirational

instructive

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