Bicycle Thieves (1948)
The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!
- Released
- Runtime 1h 29m
- Director Vittorio De Sica
- Genres Drama
- Rating 8.2/10 (2,744 votes)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Lamberto Maggiorani
as Antonio
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Enzo Staiola
as Bruno
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Lianella Carell
as Maria
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Gino Saltamerenda
as Baiocco
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Vittorio Antonucci
as Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
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Giulio Chiari
as The Beggar
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Elena Altieri
as The Charitable Lady
- Carlo Jachino as A Beggar
- Michele Sakara as Secretary of the Charity Organization
- Emma Druetti
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Eolo Capritti
as Carabiniere (uncredited)
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Fausto Guerzoni
as Amateur Actor (uncredited)
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Giulio Battiferri
as Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)
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Sergio Leone
as A Seminary Student (uncredited)
- Mario Meniconi as Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)
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Checco Rissone
as Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)
- Peppino Spadaro as Police Officer (uncredited)
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Nando Bruno
as (uncredited)
Crew
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Vittorio De Sica
Director
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Carlo Montuori
Director of Photography
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Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
- Alessandro Cicognini Original Music Composer
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Vittorio De Sica
Producer
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Giuseppe Amato
Producer
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Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
- Oreste Biancoli Screenplay
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Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
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Vittorio De Sica
Screenplay
- Adolfo Franci Screenplay
- Gerardo Guerrieri Screenplay
