Bicycle Thieves

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 Maggiorani

Antonio Ricci

Enzo Staiola

Bruno Ricci

Lianella Carell

Maria Ricci

Elena Altieri

The Charitable Lady

Gino Saltamerenda

Baiocco

Giulio Chiari

The Beggar

Vittorio Antonucci

Alfredo Catelli, the Thief

Michele Sakara

Secretary of the Charity Organization

Fausto Guerzoni

Amateur Actor

Carlo Jachino

A Beggar

Emma Druetti

Giulio Battiferri

Citizen who protects the real thief (uncredited)

Sergio Leone

A Seminary Student (uncredited)

Mario Meniconi

Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)

Checco Rissone

Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)

Peppino Spadaro

Police Officer (uncredited)

Nando Bruno

(uncredited)

Eolo Capritti

Carabiniere (uncredited)