Bicycle Thieves (1948)
The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!
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.
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: July 21, 1948
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Lamberto Maggiorani - Antonio
- Enzo Staiola - Bruno
- Lianella Carell - Maria
- Gino Saltamerenda - Baiocco
- Vittorio Antonucci - Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
- Giulio Chiari - The Beggar
- Elena Altieri - The Charitable Lady
- Carlo Jachino - A Beggar
- Michele Sakara - Secretary of the Charity Organization
- Emma Druetti
Screenplay
- Vittorio De Sica (Screenplay)
- Gerardo Guerrieri (Screenplay)
- Oreste Biancoli (Screenplay)
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico (Screenplay)
- Luigi Bartolini (Novel)
Music: Alessandro Cicognini
Cinematography: Carlo Montuori
Editing: Eraldo Da Roma
Production: Produzioni De Sica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Budget: $133,000
Box Office: $450,159
Original Language: it
Themes
Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
rome, italy, italian, society, riding a bicycle, search, poster, thief, black and white, stolen bicycle, madame, unemployment, realism, neo realism, italian neo realism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bicycle Thieves about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bicycle Thieves?
- Bicycle Thieves was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
- Who stars in Bicycle Thieves?
- Bicycle Thieves stars Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci, Giulio Chiari.
- How long is Bicycle Thieves?
- Bicycle Thieves has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Bicycle Thieves?
- Bicycle Thieves is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Bicycle Thieves?
- Bicycle Thieves has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Bicycle Thieves?
- Bicycle Thieves had a budget of $133,000.
- How much did Bicycle Thieves gross?
- Bicycle Thieves grossed $450,159 worldwide.
- Where was Bicycle Thieves produced?
- Bicycle Thieves was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Bicycle Thieves?
- The themes of Bicycle Thieves include: Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.