Bicycle Thieves
Directed by Vittorio De Sica
Starring Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci, Giulio Chiari, Elena Altieri, Carlo Jachino, Michele Sakara, Emma Druetti
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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.
- Original title
- Ladri di biciclette
- Original language
- Italian
- Screenplay
- Vittorio De Sica, Gerardo Guerrieri, Oreste Biancoli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
- Music
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Cinematography
- Carlo Montuori
- Cast
- Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci, Giulio Chiari, Elena Altieri, Carlo Jachino, Michele Sakara, Emma Druetti, Eolo Capritti, Fausto Guerzoni
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Updated July 22, 2026
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