Movie · 89 min · cmy, crm, drm, eur
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.
Where to watch Bicycle Thieves
Available on 3 platforms across 3 countries.
Cast
Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci, Giulio Chiari, Elena Altieri, Carlo Jachino, Michele Sakara, Emma Druetti, Eolo Capritti, Fausto Guerzoni, Giulio Battiferri, Sergio Leone, Mario Meniconi, Checco Rissone, Peppino Spadaro, Nando Bruno
Crew
Vittorio De Sica (director,producer,screenplay), Cesare Zavattini (screenplay), Oreste Biancoli (screenplay), Suso Cecchi d'Amico (screenplay), Adolfo Franci (screenplay), Gerardo Guerrieri (screenplay), Giuseppe Amato (producer), Gherardo Gherardi (screenplay)
Awards
6 wins from 9 nominations.
- Academy Honorary Award — won
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film — won
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films — won
- Academy Honorary Award — won
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film — won
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films — won
- BAFTA Award for Best Film 1950 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay 1950 — nominated
- Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film 1949 — nominated