Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio Ricci
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Bicycle Thieves (Italian: Ladri di biciclette), also known as The Bicycle Thief, is a 1948 Italian neorealist drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica. It follows the story of a poor father searching in post-World War II Rome for his stolen bicycle, without which he will lose the job which was to be the salvation of his young family.
A post-war drama about a man and his son searching for his stolen bicycle in Rome. Directed by Vittorio De Sica, the film won the Palme d'Or and influenced many filmmakers, including Sergio Leone.
- (175K)
- Drama
- Vittorio De Sica
- 1949-12-13
His wife, Maria (Lianella Carell), sells the family's bed linens to retrieve Antonio's bicycle from the pawnshop so he can take the job. However, disaster strikes when Antonio's bicycle is...
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- Lamberto Maggiorani
- Vittorio De Sica
- Drama
Mar 19, 1999 · A classic neorealist film about a man who needs a job and a bicycle in post-war Italy. Read Roger Ebert's analysis of the story, the characters, the ending and the influence of this masterpiece.
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A classic neorealist film by Vittorio De Sica about a man's search for his stolen bicycle in postwar Rome. The Criterion edition features a new 4K restoration, interviews, essays, and more.
- Antonio Ricci
A classic Italian neorealist film about a poor father and his son who search for a stolen bicycle in post-war Rome. The film depicts the harsh reality of poverty, unemployment and injustice in the aftermath of World War II.
Aug 13, 2020 · Aug. 13, 2020. “People should see it — and they should care.” Those are the concluding words to one of the more passionate raves in the annals of New York Times film criticism: Bosley Crowther’s...
