Drama

Bicycle Thieves

Directed byVittorio De Sica

1948 · 1h 29m · Kijkwijzer 6

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.

Cast & crew

Cast

  • Lamberto MaggioraniAntonio
  • Enzo StaiolaBruno
  • Lianella CarellMaria
  • Gino SaltamerendaBaiocco
  • Vittorio AntonucciAlfredo Catelli, The Thief
  • Giulio ChiariThe Beggar
  • Elena AltieriThe Charitable Lady
  • Carlo JachinoA Beggar
  • Michele SakaraSecretary of the Charity Organization
  • Emma Druetti
  • Eolo CaprittiCarabiniere (uncredited)
  • Fausto GuerzoniAmateur Actor (uncredited)

Crew

  • Vittorio De SicaDirector, Writer
  • Adolfo FranciWriter
  • Cesare ZavattiniWriter
  • Gerardo GuerrieriWriter
  • Oreste BiancoliWriter
  • Suso Cecchi d'AmicoWriter