Bicycle Thieves

Antonio, an unemployed man in the depressed post-WWII economy of Italy, at last finds a good job hanging up posters, the only requirement for which is that he must have his own bicycle. When Antonio's bicycle is stolen, he and his son are forced to walk the streets of Rome in search of it, or else face ruin.

★ 8.2/10 · 2,773 TMDB audience ratings

Starring

• Lamberto MaggioraniAntonio
• Enzo StaiolaBruno
• Lianella CarellMaria
• Gino SaltamerendaBaiocco
• Vittorio AntonucciAlfredo Catelli, The Thief
• Giulio ChiariThe Beggar
• Elena AltieriThe Charitable Lady
• Carlo JachinoA Beggar

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Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers

barrymost: When in Rome... keep an eye on your bicycle! Or else it might be stolen and you'll find yourself fruitlessly searching the streets… Read full review

CinemaSerf: In post war Rome, money is very tight for "Antonio" (Lamberto Maggiorani) so when he gets a chance to earn some extra cash,… Read full review

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