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Bicycle Thieves (1948)

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

Drama

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

Release Date: 1948, July 21
Directors: Vittorio De Sica
Countries: Italy
Production: Produzioni De Sica
Cast: Mario Meniconi, Umberto Spadaro, Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci, Giulio Chiari, Elena Altieri, Carlo Jachino, Michele Sakara, Eolo Capritti

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.

Keywords:

thief realism society rome, italy black and white unemployment riding a bicycle italian poster search stolen bicycle madame neo realism italian neo realism