Bicycle Thieves

The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!

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.

Drama

Lamberto Maggiorani

(Antonio)

Enzo Staiola

(Bruno)

Lianella Carell

(Maria)

Gino Saltamerenda

(Baiocco)

Vittorio Antonucci

(Alfredo Catelli, The Thief)

Giulio Chiari

(The Beggar)

Elena Altieri

(The Charitable Lady)

Carlo Jachino

(A Beggar)

Michele Sakara

(Secretary of the Charity Organization)

Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti

(Carabiniere (uncredited))

Fausto Guerzoni

(Amateur Actor (uncredited))

Giulio Battiferri

(Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited))

Sergio Leone

(A Seminary Student (uncredited))

Mario Meniconi

(Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited))

Checco Rissone

(Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited))

Peppino Spadaro

(Police Officer (uncredited))

Nando Bruno

((uncredited))

Memmo Carotenuto

((uncredited))

Umberto Spadaro

((uncredited))

Piero Heliczer

(A Young Boy (uncredited))

Massimo Randisi

(Rich Kid in Restaurant (uncredited))