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Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves

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Bicycle Thieves
1948 1h 29m8.2

Bicycle Thieves

“The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!”

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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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DirectorVittorio De Sica
ScreenplayVittorio De Sica, Gerardo Guerrieri, Oreste Biancoli
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 21, 1948
CountryItaly
Languageit
Runtime1h 29m
Budget$133,000
Revenue$450,159
Profit+$317,159
Rating⭐ 8.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 8.2 / 10
Votes2,635
GenresDrama
StudioProduzioni De Sica
OriginalLadri di biciclette

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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

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Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

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Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

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Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Giulio Battiferri

Giulio Battiferri

Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)

Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone

A Seminary Student (uncredited)

Mario Meniconi

Mario Meniconi

Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)

Checco Rissone

Checco Rissone

Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)

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Peppino Spadaro

Police Officer (uncredited)

Nando Bruno

Nando Bruno

(uncredited)

Memmo Carotenuto

Memmo Carotenuto

(uncredited)

Umberto Spadaro

Umberto Spadaro

(uncredited)

Piero Heliczer

Piero Heliczer

A Young Boy (uncredited)

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Massimo Randisi

Rich Kid in Restaurant (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bicycle Thieves

Where can I watch Bicycle Thieves?

Bicycle Thieves (1948) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Bicycle Thieves about?

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...

Who directed Bicycle Thieves?

Bicycle Thieves (1948) was directed by Vittorio De Sica. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 29m, rated 8.2/10.

How long is Bicycle Thieves?

Bicycle Thieves runs 1h 29m (89 minutes total). Audience rating: 8.2/10 from 2,635 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Bicycle Thieves worth watching?

Bicycle Thieves is rated 8.2/10 by 2,635 viewers — exceptional and highly recommended. A good pick for Drama fans.