Overview

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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Awards
Won 3 awards, including the National Board of Review Award for Best Film and the Academy Honorary Award
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1950)
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Box office
Grossed $450K worldwide, about 3.4 times its $133K budget
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Setting
Set in Rome
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Music
Music by Alessandro Cicognini
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Carlo Montuori
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Director: Vittorio De Sica
Writers: Cesare ZavattiniScreenplay, Story
Oreste BiancoliScreenplay
Suso Cecchi d'AmicoScreenplay
Vittorio De SicaScreenplay
Luigi BartoliniNovel
Adolfo FranciScreenplay
Original title: Ladri di biciclette
Status: Released
Release date: July 21, 1948
Original language: Italian
Budget: $133K
Revenue: $450.2K
Countries: Italy

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