A FILM TO REMEMBER: “BICYCLE THIEVES” (1948)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Bicycle Thieves”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Vittorio De Sica’s “Bicycle Thieves”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

In post-war Italy, a working-class man’s bicycle is stolen. He and his son set out to find it.

Still image of filmmaker Vittorio De Sica.

STUDIO:

Arthur Mayer & Joseph Burstyn

DIRECTOR:

Vittorio De Sica

CAST:

• Lamberto Maggiorani … Antonio Ricci
• Enzo Staiola … Bruno Ricci
• Lianella Carell … Maria Ricci
• Gino Saltamerenda … Baiocco
• Vittorio Antonucci … Alfredo Catelli