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Feature film — 1948

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

8.21h 29mDrama

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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Director: Vittorio De Sica

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Cast & crew

Lamberto Maggiorani as Antonio

Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio

Enzo Staiola as Bruno

Enzo Staiola

Bruno

Lianella Carell as Maria

Lianella Carell

Maria

Gino Saltamerenda as Baiocco

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci as Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari as The Beggar

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Elena Altieri as The Charitable Lady

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

C

Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

M

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

E

Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti as Carabiniere (uncredited)

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni as Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)

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