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Bicycle Thieves

8.219481h 29mNRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorVittorio De Sica
WritersCesare Zavattini·Oreste Biancoli
ProducersVittorio De Sica·Giuseppe Amato

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Cast · Directed by Vittorio De Sica

LMLamberto Maggiorani
Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio
ESEnzo Staiola
Enzo Staiola
Bruno
LCLianella Carell
Lianella Carell
Maria
GSGino Saltamerenda
Gino Saltamerenda
Baiocco
VAVittorio Antonucci
Vittorio Antonucci
Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
GCGiulio Chiari
Giulio Chiari
The Beggar
EAElena Altieri
Elena Altieri
The Charitable Lady
CJ
Carlo Jachino
A Beggar
MS
Michele Sakara
Secretary of the Charity Organization
ED
Emma Druetti
ECEolo Capritti
Eolo Capritti
Carabiniere (uncredited)
FGFausto Guerzoni
Fausto Guerzoni
Amateur Actor (uncredited)

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