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Bicycle Thieves (1948)
Ladri di biciclette (original title)

93 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   13 December 1949 (USA)
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A man and his son search for a stolen bicycle vital for his job.

Director:

Vittorio De Sica
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lamberto Maggiorani Lamberto Maggiorani ...
Enzo Staiola Enzo Staiola ...
Lianella Carell Lianella Carell ...
Maria Ricci
Gino Saltamerenda Gino Saltamerenda ...
Baiocco
Vittorio Antonucci Vittorio Antonucci ...
The Thief
Giulio Chiari Giulio Chiari ...
The Beggar
Elena Altieri Elena Altieri ...
The Charitable Lady
Carlo Jachino Carlo Jachino ...
A Beggar
Michele Sakara Michele Sakara ...
Secretary of the Charity Organization
Emma Druetti Emma Druetti
Fausto Guerzoni Fausto Guerzoni ...
Amateur Actor
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Storyline

A poor young father in postwar-ravaged Rome who finally finds work putting up Rita Hayworth posters around town, only to have his precious bicycle stolen the first day on the job. In a light moment as the father and his young son chase after the thief, the boy attempts to relieve himself against a wall, and his father lets him know they don't have time for that. In another scene, the father tracks the thief into the kitchen of a brothel. Written by alfiehitchie  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Job | Bicycle | Thief | Poster | Boy  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Fahrraddiebe See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$11,845 (USA) (4 October 1998) (1 Screen) (reissue)

Gross:

$332,930 (USA) (5 September 1999)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Produzioni De Sica See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Vittorio De Sica claimed he selected the actors for the characters of both Bruno and Antonio because of their walks. See more »

Quotes

Antonio Ricci: "Why should I kill myself worrying when I'll end up just as dead?"
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Connections

Referenced in "Modern Family: The Bicycle Thief (#1.2)" (2009) See more »