Bicycle Thieves (1948)
Ladri di biciclette
"The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!"
Critics Score
🎬 99%
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Cast
Lamberto Maggiorani as Antonio
Enzo Staiola as Bruno
Lianella Carell as Maria
Gino Saltamerenda as Baiocco
Vittorio Antonucci as Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio Chiari as The Beggar
Elena Altieri as The Charitable Lady
Carlo Jachino as A Beggar
Is Bicycle Thieves good?
Yes. 91% of real audiences liked it, by Google's archived audience score. Critics agree, scoring it 99%.
Where it ranks on ThumbScore
By audience score, among films with 500 or more votes.
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. Wikipedia ↗
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