Nov 24, 1948
89 min
Full-HD

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

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.

Category

Drama

Country

Italy

Companies

Produzioni De Sica

Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio Ricci

Enzo Staiola

Bruno Ricci

Lianella Carell

Maria Ricci

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, the Thief

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

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