Bicycle Thieves

1948

1h 29m

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8.2/10
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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.

Writers

Vittorio De Sica(screenplay by)
Gerardo Guerrieri(screenplay by)
Oreste Biancoli(screenplay by)
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Vittorio Antonucci
Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
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Giulio Chiari
The Beggar
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Elena Altieri
The Charitable Lady
Michele Sakara
Secretary of the Charity Organization
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Eolo Capritti
Carabiniere (uncredited)
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Fausto Guerzoni
Amateur Actor (uncredited)
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Giulio Battiferri
Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)
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Sergio Leone
A Seminary Student (uncredited)
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Mario Meniconi
Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)
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Checco Rissone
Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)
Peppino Spadaro
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Nando Bruno
(uncredited)

Writers

Vittorio De Sica(screenplay by)
Gerardo Guerrieri(screenplay by)
Oreste Biancoli(screenplay by)

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Details

Release date

July 21, 1948 (United States)

Country of origin

Italy

Language

Italian

Production company

Produzioni De Sica

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Box office

Budget

$133,000

Gross worldwide

$450,159

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