Bicycle Thieves

1h 29min

Drama

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

Vittorio Antonucci

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio Chiari

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar
Elena Altieri

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady
Michele Sakara

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization
Eolo Capritti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)
Fausto Guerzoni

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)
Giulio Battiferri

Giulio Battiferri

Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)
Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone

A Seminary Student (uncredited)
Mario Meniconi

Mario Meniconi

Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)
Checco Rissone

Checco Rissone

Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)
Peppino Spadaro

Peppino Spadaro

Police Officer (uncredited)
Nando Bruno

Nando Bruno

(uncredited)
Memmo Carotenuto

Memmo Carotenuto

(uncredited)
Umberto Spadaro

Umberto Spadaro

(uncredited)
Piero Heliczer

Piero Heliczer

A Young Boy (uncredited)
Massimo Randisi

Massimo Randisi

Rich Kid in Restaurant (uncredited)

Release date

21st Jul 1948

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Italiano