Overview:
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.| Original Title: | Ladri di biciclette |
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| Status: | Released (1948-07-21) |
| Awards: | Nominated for 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 1 nomination total |
| BoxOffice: | $371,111 |
| Screen: | Cesare Zavattini, Luigi Bartolini, Oreste Biancoli |
| Productions: | Produzioni De Sica |
| Production Countries: | Italy |
| Spoken Languages: | Italiano |
Posters
Similars
Recommendations
Casts
- 42416: Lamberto Maggiorani - Antonio Ricci
- 42417: Enzo Staiola - Bruno Ricci
- 42419: Lianella Carell - Maria Ricci
- 974973: Elena Altieri - The Charitable Lady
- 944148: Gino Saltamerenda - Baiocco
- 42423: Giulio Chiari - The Beggar
- 975006: Vittorio Antonucci - Alfredo Catelli, the Thief
Crews
- 24658: Suso Cecchi d'Amico - Screenplay - Writing
- 12329: Vittorio De Sica - Director - Directing
- 12329: Vittorio De Sica - Producer - Production
- 12329: Vittorio De Sica - Screenplay - Writing
- 1009150: Adolfo Franci - Screenplay - Writing
- 960215: Antonio Traverso - Production Design - Art
- 1125155: Gerardo Guerrieri - Screenplay - Writing
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Reviews
barrymost
Review text:
When in Rome... keep an eye on your bicycle! Or else it might be stolen and you'll find yourself fruitlessly searching the streets of Italy, as the father and son do in this classic Italian film. Lamberto Maggiorani, as the desperate, out of work father, and Enzo Staiola, as his fru ....
Continue reading ->CinemaSerf
Review text:
In post war Rome, money is very tight for "Antonio" (Lamberto Maggiorani) so when he gets a chance to earn some extra cash, he grabs the opportunity. Snag is, he needs his bike to do the work and someone has just pinched it. Together with his young son "Bruno" (a superb Enzo Staiola) ....
Continue reading ->James
Review text:
A heartwarming yet surprisingly bleak masterpiece of hope and despair.
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