Bicycle Thieves
Ladri di biciclette
1948 · 1h 29m · Drama · Italy · Rated U (GB)
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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.
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Vittorio De SicaWritten by
Cesare Zavattini, Oreste Biancoli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Vittorio De Sica, Adolfo Franci, Gerardo Guerrieri, Gherardo GherardiStory by
Cesare ZavattiniBased on the novel by
Luigi Bartolini8.1Smart score
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black and whiteitalianitalian neo realismmadameneo realismposterrealismriding a bicyclerome, italysearchsocietystolen bicyclethiefunemployment
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