Bicycle Thieves
1948, Drama, 1h 30m
65 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
An Italian neorealism exemplar, Bicycle Thieves thrives on its non-flashy performances and searing emotion. Read critic reviews
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Antonio Ricci
Maria
Bruno
The charitable Lady
The Thief
Baiocco
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Critic Reviews for Bicycle Thieves
All Critics (65) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (1)
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Bicycle Thieves is a wholly satisfying film in that de Sica has so simplified and mastered the mechanics of the job that nothing stands between you and his intention.
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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.
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Undeniably the most important neorealist film after Rossellini's Open City.
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Audience Reviews for Bicycle Thieves
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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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