Bicycle Thieves
1948/07/21 (US) | Drama
The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!
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.
Vittorio De Sica
Director
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
Oreste Biancoli
Screenplay
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Vittorio De Sica
Screenplay
Adolfo Franci
Screenplay
Gerardo Guerrieri
Screenplay
Gherardo Gherardi
Screenplay
Lead Cast
Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio
Enzo Staiola
Bruno
Lianella Carell
Maria
Gino Saltamerenda
Baiocco
Vittorio Antonucci
Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio Chiari
The Beggar
Elena Altieri
The Charitable Lady
Budget
$ 133,000
Revenue
$ 450,159
Status
Released
Production Company
- Produzioni De Sica
Crews
Vittorio De Sica
Producer
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Luigi Bartolini
Novel