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The Bicycle Thief

The Bicycle Thief(1948)

Also Known As: Bicycle Thieves | Ladri di Biciclette |

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Brief Synopsis

A working man's livelihood is threatened when someone steals his bicycle.

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Cast & Crew

Vittorio De Sica Director
Lamberto Maggiorani Antonio
Enzo Staiola Bruno
Lianella Carell Maria
Elena Altieri The Lady
Vittorio Antonucci The Thief
Gino Saltamerenda Bajocco
Fausto Guerzoni Amateur Actor
Carlo Montuori Director Of Photography
Cesare Zavattini Screenwriter
Suso Cecchi D'Amico Screenwriter
Vittorio De Sica Producer
Eraldo Da Roma Editor
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MPAA Ratings:  Premiere Info: 
Release Date:  1948 Production Date: 
Color/B&W:  Black and White Distributions Co:  Corinth Films\Kino International, Corinth Films/Kino International
Sound:  Mono Production Co:  Vittorio Desica Productions .....Production Company, Mayer-Burstyn .....Production Company, Cifex Film .....Production Company, .....Domestic Theatrical Distributor, Kino International .....Domestic Theatrical Distributor, .....Foreign Theatrical Distributor, Rlj Entertainment, Inc. .....Domestic Video Distributor
Duration(mins):  Country:  Italy (IT)
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  • The Bicycle Thief

    Dashiell B. 2013-03-10

    If Rossellini conceived of Italian neo-realism, this film is directed by De Sica's is the genre's crowning achievement. A poor working man... MORE>

  • show it again

    Patricia Wright 2013-02-03

    Oh man, I felt exhausted after watching this movie. It was as if I was looking for the bicyle too! I was on the edge of my seat just wanting it to end with... MORE>

  • More De Sica please

    Barbara 2012-01-25

    This masterpiece isn't even De Sica's greatest achievement. Please note, TCM. I'm grateful for your occasional airings of this great movie.... MORE>

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