Movies Confirmed 8.2

Bicycle Thieves

"The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!"

July 21, 1948 1h 29m Vittorio De Sica

Drama

8.2

2,773 votes

1h 29m

Runtime

Popularity

Released 28580 days ago — July 21, 1948

About

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.

Cast

Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio

Enzo Staiola

Bruno

Lianella Carell

Maria

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Trailer

Release Date

July 21, 1948

Status

Confirmed

Director

Vittorio De Sica

Platform / Region

Cinema

Production

Produzioni De Sica

Budget

$133.0K

Revenue

$450.2K

Language

Italian

Original Title

Ladri di biciclette

Details

Age Rating: NR
TMDB Status: Released
Writers: Cesare Zavattini, Oreste Biancoli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Producers: Vittorio De Sica, Giuseppe Amato
Composer: Alessandro Cicognini
Cinematography: Carlo Montuori
Countries: Italy
Spoken Languages: Italian

Release Dates by Region

United States · Limited: January 1, 1999
United States · Theatrical: December 13, 1949

Where to Watch

United States: Stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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