Bicycle Thieves(1948)

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

8.2(2,774)1h 29mJuly 21, 1948

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Directed by Vittorio De Sica

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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

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Giulio Battiferri

Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)

Sergio Leone

A Seminary Student (uncredited)

Mario Meniconi

Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)

Checco Rissone

Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)

Peppino Spadaro

Police Officer (uncredited)

Nando Bruno

(uncredited)

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Bicycle Thieves is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Bicycle Thieves come out?+

Bicycle Thieves was released in 1948.

How long is Bicycle Thieves?+

Bicycle Thieves runs for 89 minutes (1 hour and 29 minutes).

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 and Vittorio Antonucci.

Is Bicycle Thieves worth watching?+

Bicycle Thieves holds a 8.2/10 rating from 2,774 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.

Bicycle Thieves(1948)

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