It runs a compact 1h 29m. Streaming on Prime, Max, and Tubi.
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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.2/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 99% | 26% |
| TMDB | 8.2/102,800 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 86 | 100% |
Key crew
- Vittorio De SicaDirector, Screenplay
- Gerardo GuerrieriScreenplay
- Oreste BiancoliScreenplay
- Suso Cecchi d'AmicoScreenplay
- Cesare ZavattiniScreenplay
- Alessandro CicogniniOriginal Music Composer
- Adolfo FranciScreenplay
- Gherardo GherardiScreenplay
Cast
- Lamberto MaggioraniAntonio
- Enzo StaiolaBruno
- Lianella CarellMaria
- Gino SaltamerendaBaiocco
- Vittorio AntonucciAlfredo Catelli, The Thief
- Giulio ChiariThe Beggar
- Elena AltieriThe Charitable Lady
- Carlo JachinoA Beggar
- Michele SakaraSecretary of the Charity Organization
- Emma Druetti
- Eolo CaprittiCarabiniere (uncredited)
- Fausto GuerzoniAmateur Actor (uncredited)
Stills
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