

Bicycle Thieves (1948)
The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio

Enzo Staiola
Bruno

Lianella Carell
Maria

Gino Saltamerenda
Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci
Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari
The Beggar

Elena Altieri
The Charitable Lady

Carlo Jachino
A Beggar

Michele Sakara
Secretary of the Charity Organization

Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti
Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni
Amateur Actor (uncredited)
Director & Crew
Vittorio De Sica
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 8.2/10 based on 2649 votes.
Who directed Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves was directed by Vittorio De Sica and released in 1948.
How long is Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1948-07-21
- Budget
- $0.1M
- Box Office
- $0.5M
- Status
- Released





