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Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Ladri di biciclette
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1948-07-21
  • Runtime: 89 minutes
  • Rating: 8.172/10 (2491 votes)
  • Budget: $133,000
  • Revenue: $450,159
  • Production Companies: Produzioni De Sica
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.4185
  • Languages: Italian

Cast & Crew

Lamberto Maggiorani

Lamberto Maggiorani

as Antonio

Enzo Staiola

Enzo Staiola

as Bruno

Lianella Carell

Lianella Carell

as Maria

Gino Saltamerenda

Gino Saltamerenda

as Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci

Vittorio Antonucci

as Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari

Giulio Chiari

as The Beggar

Elena Altieri

Elena Altieri

as The Charitable Lady

Carlo Jachino

Carlo Jachino

as A Beggar

Michele Sakara

Michele Sakara

as Secretary of the Charity Organization

Emma Druetti

Emma Druetti

as

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Bicycle Thieves (1948) Trailer #1

Suso Cecchi D'Amico on BICYCLES THIEVES

Enzo Staiola on BICYCLE THIEVES

External Links

Keywords

rome, italyitaliansocietyriding a bicyclesearchposterthiefblack and whitestolen bicyclemadameunemploymentrealismneo realismitalian neo realisminspirationalinstructive

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bicycle Thieves?â–Ľ

Bicycle Thieves is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1948-07-21.

Who are the main actors in Bicycle Thieves?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci, .

Where can I watch Bicycle Thieves online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Bicycle Thieves is available.

Is Bicycle Thieves based on a true story?â–Ľ

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

What is the IMDb rating of Bicycle Thieves?â–Ľ

Bicycle Thieves has an IMDb rating of 8.172/10 based on 2491 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Bicycle Thieves?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $133,000 and earned $450,159 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Bicycle Thieves?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Produzioni De Sica. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Bicycle Thieves filmed?â–Ľ

Bicycle Thieves was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Bicycle Thieves?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Bicycle Thieves is 89 minutes.

Is Bicycle Thieves suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Bicycle Thieves?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bicycle Thieves.

Does Bicycle Thieves have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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