Bicycle Thieves (1999)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1999 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 29m

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

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.

Vittorio De Sica

Director, Screenplay

Cesare Zavattini

Screenplay, Story

Oreste Biancoli

Screenplay

Suso Cecchi d'Amico

Screenplay

Luigi Bartolini

Novel

Adolfo Franci

Screenplay

Gerardo Guerrieri

Screenplay

Gherardo Gherardi

Screenplay

Cast

Lamberto Maggiorani's headshot

Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio
Enzo Staiola's headshot

Enzo Staiola

Bruno
Lianella Carell's headshot

Lianella Carell

Maria
Gino Saltamerenda's headshot

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco
Vittorio Antonucci's headshot

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio Chiari's headshot

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar
Elena Altieri's headshot

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady
Carlo Jachino's headshot

Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

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