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Bicycle Thieves (1948)
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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.
Cast
Lamberto Maggioranias Antonio
Enzo Staiolaas Bruno
Lianella Carellas Maria
Elena Altierias The Charitable Lady
Gino Saltamerendaas Baiocco
Vittorio Antonuccias Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio Chiarias The Beggar
Michele Sakaraas Secretary of the Charity Organization
Carlo Jachinoas A Beggar
Emma Druetti
Sergio Leoneas A Seminary Student (uncredited)
Fausto Guerzonias Amateur Actor (uncredited)
Mario Meniconias Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)
Giulio Battiferrias Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | July 21, 1948 |
| Runtime | 89 min (1h 29m) — shorter as the 1948 average of 110 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Original title | Ladri di biciclette |
| Language | IT |
| Budget | $133,000 |
| Box office | $450,159 (3.4× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0040522 |
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Umberto D.1952 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 31m
Two Women1960 · ★ 7.8 · 1h 40m
Marriage Italian Style1964 · ★ 7.7 · 1h 42m
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Rear Window1954 · ★ 8.3 · 1h 53m
Ikiru1952 · ★ 8.3 · 2h 23m
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Questions
How long is Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Bicycle Thieves worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 2,763 votes, which places it #1 of 6 films released in 1948 in this index (top 100%) and #95 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves was directed by Vittorio De Sica. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Umberto D. (1952), Two Women (1960), Marriage Italian Style (1964).
Who stars in Bicycle Thieves?
Lamberto Maggiorani as Antonio; Enzo Staiola as Bruno; Lianella Carell as Maria; Elena Altieri as The Charitable Lady; Gino Saltamerenda as Baiocco; Vittorio Antonucci as Alfredo Catelli, The Thief.
What is Bicycle Thieves rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bicycle Thieves?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/84996.