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1948•1h 29m•Released•IT

Bicycle Thieves

“The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!”

8.2/ 10
2,766 votes
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Overview

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.

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The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

July 21, 1948

Runtime

1h 29m

Rating

8.2 / 10

Votes

2,766

Budget

$133,000

Revenue

$450,159

Status

Released

Popularity

6.4

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Cast

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Lamberto Maggiorani

Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio

Enzo Staiola

Enzo Staiola

Bruno

Lianella Carell

Lianella Carell

Maria

Gino Saltamerenda

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Elena Altieri

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

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Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

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Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

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Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)

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Featured Crew

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Cesare Zavattini

Cesare Zavattini

Screenplay

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Adolfo Franci

Screenplay

Suso Cecchi d'Amico

Suso Cecchi d'Amico

Screenplay

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Oreste Biancoli

Screenplay

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Gerardo Guerrieri

Screenplay

Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica

Screenplay

Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica

Director

Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica

Producer

Giuseppe Amato

Giuseppe Amato

Producer

Gherardo Gherardi

Gherardo Gherardi

Screenplay

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