Bicycle Thieves poster
Screenplay Vittorio De Sica, Cesare Zavattini, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Adolfo Franci, Gerardo Guerrieri, Gherardo Gherardi, Oreste Biancoli
Director Vittorio De Sica

Bicycle Thieves

Drama1948

Original Title: Ladri di biciclette

Tagline: The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

Release Date: 1948-07-21

Duration: 89 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Sergio Leone
    A Seminary Student (uncredited)
  • Memmo Carotenuto
    (uncredited)
  • Enzo Staiola
    Bruno
  • Lianella Carell
    Maria
  • Gino Saltamerenda
    Baiocco
  • Umberto Spadaro
    (uncredited)
  • Lamberto Maggiorani
    Antonio
  • Eolo Capritti
    Carabiniere (uncredited)
  • Mario Meniconi
    Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)
  • Vittorio Antonucci
    Alfredo Catelli, The Thief