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Kasper Løvborg
rated 10

It may sound somewhat dry, even potentially snooze-inducing, but no. It's enrapturing, moving, the golden standard for art-house realism and a perfect film in every respect.

3 years ago
Karin
rated 8

Ångestladdad

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

Sergio Leone
As A Seminary Student (uncredited)
Sergio Leone
Director
Piero Heliczer
As A young boy (uncredited)
Piero Heliczer
Director
Memmo Carotenuto
As (uncredited)

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In post-World War II Rome, a struggling family's only hope for survival is a stolen bicycle. Antonio, the breadwinner, must navigate the city's dangerous streets to find the thief and recover his means of livelihood. With the help of his son Bruno, they embark on a desperate journey through markets and alleys, facing hostility and betrayal at every turn. As their search becomes more hopeless, Antonio's resolve is tested to its limits. Will they find the bicycle and restore their family's dignity? Or will they succumb to the harsh realities of a war-torn city?

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Bicycle Thieves include The Bells in Old Town, Ikiru, Sunset Blvd., The Conspirators (1944), Europe '51, The Men.

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Bicycle Thieves was released in theaters on December 13, 1949.