Bicycle Thieves

Name: Bicycle Thieves
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Genre: Drama
Released: 1948-07-21
Duration: 2 h
Rating: 8.2

Original Title: Ladri di biciclette

Drama

Story Synopsis

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.

Director Vittorio De Sica

Screenplay / Writers Cesare Zavattini, Oreste Biancoli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico

Top Billed Cast

Lamberto Maggiorani Enzo Staiola Lianella Carell Gino Saltamerenda Vittorio Antonucci Giulio Chiari Elena Altieri Carlo Jachino