Bicycle Thieves(1948)
NR
07/21/1948 (US)Drama1h 29m8.2
"The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!"
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.
Vittorio De Sica
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Cesare Zavattini
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Oreste Biancoli
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Suso Cecchi d'Amico
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Vittorio De Sica
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Adolfo Franci
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Gerardo Guerrieri
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Gherardo Gherardi
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Cesare Zavattini
Story
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A review by barrymost
7.0
Written on August 6, 2020
When in Rome... keep an eye on your bicycle! Or else it might be stolen and you'll find yourself fruitlessly searching the streets of Italy, as the father and son do in this classic Italian film. Lamberto Maggiorani, as the desperate, out of work father, and Enzo Staiola, as his frustrated young son, play off each other nicely and a nice pace keeps things interesting. It's heralded as one of the greatest movies ever made, but personally I don't quite see why. It's a good story none the less, and it kept my attention. There's a very satisfying dose of irony at the end.
