Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

Not Rated 13 Dec 1949 • Drama • 1h 29m
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Antonio Ricci, an unemployed man in the depressed post-WWII economy of Italy, finally gets a job hanging up posters, but he needs a bicycle. But when his bicycle is stolen,, he and son walk the streets of Rome looking for it. Antonio finally manages to locate the thief, but with no proof he must abandon his cause. But he and his son know perfectly well that without a bike, Antonio won't be able to keep his job.

Vittorio De Sica
Director
Cesare Zavattini, Luigi Bartolini, Oreste Biancoli
Writer
Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell
Starring

Language: Italian, German
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 1 nomination total
Country: Italy
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Box Office Total: $371,111

8.3

IMDb (178316 votes)
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