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Antonio Ricci
Maria
Bruno
The charitable Lady
The Thief
Baiocco
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Critic Reviews for Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) (The Bicycle Thief)
All Critics (63) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (1)
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This gem tells the story of a frantic search bv a man and his son for a stolen bike which provided for the family's existence. It is told with the usual Italian realism, but with unusual excitement.
March 29, 2019 | Full Review… -
Decades later, you can see the influence of Bicycle Thieves everywhere, in a variety of genres and languages.
February 27, 2018 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves is tender and immediate, a simple tale of a man whose bike is stolenwhen his job and life depends upon it.
August 13, 2015 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
The work of screenwriter Cesare Zavattini, director Vittorio De Sica, the nonprofessional actors, and many others is so charged with a common purpose that there's no point in even trying to separate their achievements.
January 14, 2013 | Full Review… -
Undeniably the most important neorealist film after Rossellini's Open City.
January 14, 2013 | Full Review… -
De Sica carefully balances a generally tragic sensibility with a quiet undercurrent of hope, all the while sucking us into the story with the sheer urgency of the search for a stolen bicycle.
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) (The Bicycle Thief)
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Oct 17, 2012Humorous, poignant and heartbreaking, this wonderful gem of Italian neorealism deserves every bit of its long-lasting reputation as a classic and unforgettable social statement, and it is always beautiful to see how it eschews any sentimentality and remains always honest in its emotions.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Aug 04, 2012"The Bicycle Thief" has a message so universal, a story so engrossing and performances so likable that even those with fears of subtitles and black-and-white film making will find themselves enjoying it. To me, it isn't a masterpiece, but rather an interesting achievement. It's so constantly inventive and absorbing, giving us characters that we actually care about. The outcome is decidedly bleak, but it's honest as well, and in the end, that's really what makes "The Bicycle Thief" so special.Stephen E Super Reviewer
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Jul 06, 2012An individual story about the general disparity of post World War II Europe. Haunting, beautiful, and sad--but telling.Jeff L Super Reviewer
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Jun 29, 2012Bicycle Thieves is a great neo-realistic Italian film. It's sad and you can't help but pity our protagonist. The performances were well played. And the acting of Bruno was some of the best I've seen from a kid.Daniel D Super Reviewer
Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) (The Bicycle Thief) Quotes
Bajocco: | By the way. What marc was it? |
Bruno Ricci: | A fides. Frame number: 12033 |
Antonio Ricci: | Bruno! |
Antonio Ricci: | Thief! Thief! Stop him! |
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