Bicycle Thieves
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Overview
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
Lamberto MaggioraniAntonio
Enzo StaiolaBruno
Lianella CarellMaria
Gino SaltamerendaBaiocco
Vittorio AntonucciAlfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio ChiariThe Beggar
Elena AltieriThe Charitable LadyCarlo JachinoA Beggar
Michele SakaraSecretary of the Charity Organization
Emma Druetti
Eolo CaprittiCarabiniere (uncredited)
Fausto GuerzoniAmateur Actor (uncredited)Crew
DirectorVittorio De Sica
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Details
Original TitleLadri di biciclette
Release DateJuly 21, 1948
Budget$133,000
Revenue$450,159
LanguagesItalian
StudiosProduzioni De Sica
