Principal cast
Lamberto Maggiorani as Antonio, Enzo Staiola as Bruno, Lianella Carell as Maria, Gino Saltamerenda as Baiocco, and Vittorio Antonucci as Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
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Bicycle Thieves
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About the film
Bicycle Thieves at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1948 film at stop 126 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Carlo Montuori (director of photography), Eraldo Da Roma (editor), Alessandro Cicognini (original music composer), Adolfo Franci (screenplay), and Cesare Zavattini (screenplay)
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Release
- 1948-07-21
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- Italy
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
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