Ladri di biciclette

"The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!"

Dec 13 1949 Not Rated 1h 29m
Drama

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.

Plot

Antonio Ricci, an unemployed man in the depressed post-WWII economy of Italy, finally gets a job hanging up posters, but he needs a bicycle. But when his bicycle is stolen,, he and son walk the streets of Rome looking for it. Antonio finally manages to locate the thief, but with no proof he must abandon his cause. But he and his son know perfectly well that without a bike, Antonio won't be able to keep his job.

Written by

Cesare Zavattini, Luigi Bartolini, Oreste Biancoli

Directed by

Vittorio De Sica

Cast

Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy

Production Companies

Produzioni De Sica

Languages

Italiano

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 1 nomination total

Trailers
Bicycle Thieves (1948) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
Featurettes
Suso Cecchi D'Amico on BICYCLES THIEVES
Enzo Staiola on BICYCLE THIEVES
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