Bicycle Thieves
Bicycle Thieves
Drama

Bicycle Thieves

1948
89 min
8.2
81.8%
User Score
(2555 votes)

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

Cesare Zavattini

STARRING

Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci

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Bicycle Thieves (1948) Trailer #1
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Suso Cecchi D'Amico on BICYCLES THIEVES
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Suso Cecchi D'Amico on BICYCLES THIEVES

Enzo Staiola on BICYCLE THIEVES
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Enzo Staiola on BICYCLE THIEVES

Cast

Lamberto Maggiorani

Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio

Enzo Staiola

Enzo Staiola

Bruno

Lianella Carell

Lianella Carell

Maria

Gino Saltamerenda

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Elena Altieri

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)