Bicycle Thieves (1949)

Movie"The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!"
Audience Score
82
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NR 1 hr 29 minDec 13th, 1949Drama
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.
StarringLamberto MaggioraniEnzo StaiolaLianella Carell
DirectorVittorio De Sica

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 13th, 1949 - Buy Tickets
Movie Budget:$133,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$450,159 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Italian
Production Companies:Produzioni De Sica
Movie Tags:
thiefsocietyrome, italyitalianunemploymentsearchrealismriding a bicycleitalian neo realismneo realism