Bicycle Thieves
8/10Watched 20231h 29mDramaReleased 1948
Chris's take
Great film with lots of charm but it doesn't particularly bring a wow factor to a modern viewer.
Director
Vittorio De Sica
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
Plot 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.