Poster for the movie Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Thieves

1948 • 89 minutes
Drama

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.

Picture of Lamberto Maggiorani

Lamberto Maggiorani

Antonio

Picture of Enzo Staiola

Enzo Staiola

Bruno

Picture of Lianella Carell

Lianella Carell

Maria

Picture of Gino Saltamerenda

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Picture of Vittorio Antonucci

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Picture of Giulio Chiari

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Picture of Elena Altieri

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

Picture of Carlo Jachino

Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

Picture of Michele Sakara

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

Picture of Emma Druetti

Emma Druetti

Picture of Eolo Capritti

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)

Picture of Fausto Guerzoni

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Picture of Giulio Battiferri

Giulio Battiferri

Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)

Picture of Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone

A Seminary Student (uncredited)

Picture of Mario Meniconi

Mario Meniconi

Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)

Picture of Checco Rissone

Checco Rissone

Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)

Picture of Peppino Spadaro

Peppino Spadaro

Police Officer (uncredited)

Picture of Nando Bruno

Nando Bruno

(uncredited)

Picture of Memmo Carotenuto

Memmo Carotenuto

(uncredited)

Picture of Umberto Spadaro

Umberto Spadaro

(uncredited)

Picture of Piero Heliczer

Piero Heliczer

A Young Boy (uncredited)

Picture of Massimo Randisi

Massimo Randisi

Rich Kid in Restaurant (uncredited)