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 |
Backdrops
Posters
Similars
Recommendations
Casts
- 42416: Lamberto Maggiorani - Antonio
- 42417: Enzo Staiola - Bruno
- 42419: Lianella Carell - Maria
- 944148: Gino Saltamerenda - Baiocco
- 975006: Vittorio Antonucci - Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
- 42423: Giulio Chiari - The Beggar
- 974973: Elena Altieri - The Charitable Lady
Crews
- 12330: Cesare Zavattini - Screenplay - Writing
- 1009150: Adolfo Franci - Screenplay - Writing
- 4418: Eraldo Da Roma - Editor - Editing
- 24658: Suso Cecchi d'Amico - Screenplay - Writing
- 41636: Luigi Bartolini - Novel - Writing
- 12331: Alessandro Cicognini - Original Music Composer - Sound
- 960215: Antonio Traverso - Production Design - Art
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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
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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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