Bicycle Thieves

Vittorio De Sica
1948-07-21

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!
8.2
89 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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Lamberto Maggiorani Antonio Unowned
Enzo Staiola Bruno Unowned
Lianella Carell Maria Unowned
Gino Saltamerenda Baiocco Unowned
Vittorio Antonucci Alfredo Catelli, The Thief Unowned
Giulio Chiari The Beggar Unowned
Elena Altieri The Charitable Lady Unowned
Carlo Jachino A Beggar Unowned
Michele Sakara Secretary of the Charity Organization Unowned
Emma Druetti Unowned
Eolo Capritti Carabiniere (uncredited) Unowned
Fausto Guerzoni Amateur Actor (uncredited) Unowned
Giulio Battiferri Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited) Unowned
Sergio Leone A Seminary Student (uncredited) Unowned
Mario Meniconi Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited) Unowned
Checco Rissone Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited) Unowned
Peppino Spadaro Police Officer (uncredited) Unowned
Nando Bruno (uncredited) Unowned
Memmo Carotenuto (uncredited) Unowned
Umberto Spadaro (uncredited) Unowned
Piero Heliczer A Young Boy (uncredited) Unowned
Massimo Randisi Rich Kid in Restaurant (uncredited) Unowned