Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

Ladri di biciclette

8.2 /10 2,620 votes
July 21, 1948 1h 29m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Vittorio De Sica
Writers Cesare Zavattini, Oreste Biancoli
Studio Produzioni De Sica
Rating 8.2/10
Language IT
Budget $133,000

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Cast & Crew

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bicycle Thieves was released on July 21, 1948.

The runtime of Bicycle Thieves is 1h 29m.

Bicycle Thieves is a Drama movie.

Bicycle Thieves has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Bicycle Thieves is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Bicycle Thieves was directed by Vittorio De Sica.

The main cast of Bicycle Thieves includes Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell.

Bicycle Thieves is originally in IT.