Bicycle Thieves poster

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

MMR 4.0/5
Review Published 01-02-2026

Overview

4.0/5
Summary
Antonio Ricci, an unemployed man in the depressed post-WWII economy of Italy, finally gets a job hanging up posters, but he needs a bicycle. But when his bicycle is stolen,, he and son walk the streets of Rome looking for it. Antonio finally manages to locate the thief, but with no proof he must abandon his cause. But he and his son know perfectly well that without a bike, Antonio won't be able to keep his job.
Original title
Ladri di biciclette
Year
1948
Released
24-11-1948
Runtime
89 min
MPAA Rating
Not Rated
8.2
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