Bicycle Thieves

Ladri di biciclette

Director

Vittorio De Sica

Runtime

88 min

Release date

5 June 1950

Country

Italy

Language

Italian

Genres

Drama

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.