Bicycle Thieves (1948)

NR07/21/1948Drama1h 29m
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The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

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.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Lamberto Maggiorani

    Antonio

  2. Cast 1

    Enzo Staiola

    Bruno

  3. Cast 1

    Lianella Carell

    Maria

  4. Cast 1

    Gino Saltamerenda

    Baiocco

  5. Cast 1

    Vittorio Antonucci

    Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

  6. Cast 1

    Giulio Chiari

    The Beggar

  7. Cast 1

    Elena Altieri

    The Charitable Lady

  8. Carlo Jachino

    A Beggar

  9. Michele Sakara

    Secretary of the Charity Organization

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 frustrated young son, play off each other nicely and a nice pace keeps things interesting. It's heralded as one of the greatest movies ever made, but personally I don't quite see why. It's a good story none the less, and it kept my attention. There's a very satisfying dose of irony at the end.