Directed by:
Vittorio De SicaCinematography:
Carlo MontuoriComposer:
Alessandro CicogniniCast:
Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci, Giulio Chiari, Carlo Jachino, Emma Druetti, Nando Bruno (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
After nearly two years of unemployment, Antonio (Lamberto Maggiorani) finally finds work posting bills. But he needs a bicycle to do the job. Unfortunately, he was forced to pawn his own bicycle long ago. In a humbling, tragic scene, Antonio exchanges his family's linen for his bicycle. But when the bike is stolen on his first day of work, he must comb the streets of Rome in search of the bike: his family's only means to survival. After three days of hunting, Antonio and his son, Bruno (Enzo Staiola), find the thief (Vittorio Antonucci)--but without witnesses or evidence, the police are unwilling to help Antonio. Hopeless, Antonio and Bruno wander aimlessly through Rome, landing outside of a soccer stadium where hundreds of bicycles are parked. His will broken, Antonio attempts to steal a bike but is caught in the act. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Lamberto Maggiorani
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Enzo Staiola
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Lianella Carell
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Carlo Jachino
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Emma Druetti
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Elena Altieri
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