Bicycle Thieves (1948) — Perfery

(1948)Directed by Vittorio De Sica89 minDrama

“The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!”

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.

Lamberto Maggioranias Antonio

Enzo Staiolaas Bruno

Lianella Carellas Maria

Gino Saltamerendaas Baiocco

Vittorio Antonuccias Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiarias The Beggar

Elena Altierias The Charitable Lady

Carlo Jachinoas A Beggar

Michele Sakaraas Secretary of the Charity Organization

Emma Druetti

Eolo Caprittias Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzonias Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Giulio Battiferrias Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)

Sergio Leoneas A Seminary Student (uncredited)

Mario Meniconias Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)

Checco Rissoneas Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)

PS Peppino Spadaroas Police Officer (uncredited)

Nando Brunoas (uncredited)

Memmo Carotenutoas (uncredited)

Umberto Spadaroas (uncredited)

Piero Heliczeras A Young Boy (uncredited)

Massimo Randisias Rich Kid in Restaurant (uncredited)