Bicycle Thieves (1948)
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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.
- Released: 1948-07-21
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10 from 2,754 votes
Directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Top 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
- Michele Sakara as Secretary of the Charity Organization
- Emma Druetti
Where to watch Bicycle Thieves
- United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema; buy on Amazon Video
- Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Australia: stream on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Beamafilm, Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Beamafilm; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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