Bicycle Thieves

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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.

Country:

Italy

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

89 minutes

Year:

1948

Director:

Vittorio De Sica

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Company:

Produzioni De Sica

Budget:

$133,000

Revenue:

$450,159

Cast:
Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio

Enzo Staiola

Bruno

Lianella Carell

Maria

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Crew:
Cesare Zavattini

Screenplay

Adolfo Franci

Screenplay

Eraldo Da Roma

Editor

Suso Cecchi d'Amico

Screenplay

Luigi Bartolini

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