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Bicycle Thieves (1948)
Directed by Vittorio De Sica
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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.
Rated NR | Length 89 minutes
Actors
Lamberto Maggiorani | Enzo Staiola | Lianella Carell | Elena Altieri | Gino Saltamerenda | Giulio Chiari | Vittorio Antonucci | Michele Sakara | Carlo Jachino | Emma Druetti | Giulio Battiferri | Sergio Leone | Mario Meniconi | Checco Rissone | Peppino Spadaro | Nando Bruno | Eolo Capritti | Memmo Carotenuto | Umberto Spadaro | Fausto Guerzoni | Piero Heliczer | Massimo Randisi
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2013 | TV | DVD | Library | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Thought I had seen this during my Film Appreciation class in college but now having viewed this I believe we watched the short film from 1902. That or I completely forgot most of this movie. Terrific little film esp. for its time but still works today. Desperate and lived in. Feels less like a film and more like a real document of this man’s search for his stolen bike.
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