Bicycle Thieves

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.

Directed by Vittorio De Sica

Top cast

Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio

Enzo Staiola

Bruno

Lianella Carell

Maria

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

C

Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

M

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

E

Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Giulio Battiferri

Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)

Sergio Leone

A Seminary Student (uncredited)

M

Mario Meniconi

Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)

Checco Rissone

Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)

P

Peppino Spadaro

Police Officer (uncredited)

Nando Bruno

(uncredited)

Memmo Carotenuto

(uncredited)

Umberto Spadaro

(uncredited)

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