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Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

21 July 1948 8.2IT89 min
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.
Budget: $133,000Box Office: $450,159
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Viewer Opinions (7)

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Brenda Bell@bellb43483 opinions · User since 2016
★★★★☆ 7.3
"Bicycle Thieves" really delivers. I'll be watching this again, guaranteed.
5 January 1949User Review

What People Say

Pamela Harris
Blown away by this one. I the score is haunting and unforgettable. "Bicycle Thieves" stands out.
James
A heartwarming yet surprisingly bleak masterpiece of hope and despair. A solid 8.2 — sounds right to me.
Brenda Bell
On that note, the color palette and framing are pure artistry. It's worth mentioning that outstanding acting from the entire ensemble.

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Starring

Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone

A Seminary Student (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Lianella Carell

Lianella Carell

Maria

Checco Rissone

Checco Rissone

Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)

Peppino Spadaro

Police Officer (uncredited)

Mario Meniconi

Mario Meniconi

Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)

Memmo Carotenuto

Memmo Carotenuto

(uncredited)

Vittorio Antonucci

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Emma Druetti

Umberto Spadaro

Umberto Spadaro

(uncredited)

Giulio Chiari

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

Elena Altieri

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

Nando Bruno

Nando Bruno

(uncredited)

Eolo Capritti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

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