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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
Luigi Bartolini (novel)
Cesare Zavattini (writer) ...
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Release Date:
13 December 1949 (USA) more
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Plot:
A man and his son search for a stolen bicycle vital for his job. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 16 wins more
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(29 articles)
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User Comments:
Exceptional film which should be honored and treasured more (138 total)

Cast

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

Also Known As:
Bicycle Thieves (UK)
The Bicycle Thief (USA)
The Bicycle Thieves (UK)
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Runtime:
93 min | Spain:80 min (DVD edition)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Trivia:
There's a scene later in the movie where Bruno is nearly run over twice while crossing the street. This was absolutely unrehearsed - it was filmed on location and the two cars happened to pass by at that time. more
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Antonio Ricci: I've been cursed my whole life. more
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Referenced in The Upside of Anger (2005) more

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I see this film described as an example of Italian "neorealism". What is neorealism?
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13 out of 20 people found the following comment useful.
Exceptional film which should be honored and treasured, 9 May 2002
10/10
Author: Agent10 from Tucson, AZ

Italian Neorealism has always been one of my favorite film movements, and The Bicycle Thief appears to be one the finest examples of this medium. While people today might not understand the power in the story, one has to understand the nature state of Italy after World War II. The country was in ruins, and finding a good job was difficult. Desperation took over more often than reason, and this leads to the eventual climax of self pity and remorse. Quite a powerful film, for it is the only foreign film I have on my personal Top 25 list.

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