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The Bicycle Thief

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

Ladri di biciclette

"The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!"

1 h 29 min1948

Reiðhjóli manns úr verkamannastétt er stolið á Ítalíu á eftirstríðsárunum, sem setur alla atvinnuleit hans í hættu.

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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.

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barrymost ★ 7.0/10

When in Rome... keep an eye on your bicycle! Or else it might be stolen and you'll find yourself fruitlessly searching the streets of Italy, as the father and son do in this classic Italian film. Lam…6. Aug 2020

CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

In post war Rome, money is very tight for "Antonio" (Lamberto Maggiorani) so when he gets a chance to earn some extra cash, he grabs the opportunity. Snag is, he needs his bike to do the work and some…9. Jul 2022

James ★ 7.0/10

A heartwarming yet surprisingly bleak masterpiece of hope and despair.22. Oct 2023

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