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The Bicycle Thief quickly solidified its position as one of the greatest films ever made when
it was originally released. In his December 13th, 1949 review for The New York Times, Bosley
Crowther called it “brilliant and devastating -- a film that will tear your heart, but which should
fill you with warmth and compassion.” The film later won a special honorary Academy Award
for Outstanding Foreign Language Film.
Original Release
11/24/1948
US Release
12/13/1949
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lamberto Maggiorani | Antonio / Antonio Ricci |
| Enzo Staiola | Bruno / Bruno Ricci |
| Lianella Carell | Maria / Maria Ricci |
| Elena Altieri | The Charitable Lady |
| Gino Saltamerenda | Baiocco |
| Giulio Chiari | The Beggar |
| Vittorio Antonucci | The Thief / Alfredo Catelli, the Thief |
| Michele Sakara | Secretary of the Charity Organization |
| Fausto Guerzoni | Amateur Actor |
| Emma Druetti |
Directors
Writers
Vittorio De Sica, Cesare Zavattini, Luigi Bartolini, Oreste Biancoli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Adolfo Franci, Gherardo Gherardi, Gerardo Guerrieri
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lamberto Maggiorani | Antonio / Antonio Ricci |
| Enzo Staiola | Bruno / Bruno Ricci |
| Lianella Carell | Maria / Maria Ricci |
| Elena Altieri | The Charitable Lady |
| Gino Saltamerenda | Baiocco |
| Giulio Chiari | The Beggar |
| Vittorio Antonucci | The Thief / Alfredo Catelli, the Thief |
| Michele Sakara | Secretary of the Charity Organization |
| Fausto Guerzoni | Amateur Actor |
| Emma Druetti | |
| Carlo Jachino | A Beggar |
| Giulio Battiferri | Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief |
| Ida Bracci Dorati | La Santona |
| Veriano Ginesi | Man in the Crowd |
| Piero Heliczer | Young Boy |
| Sergio Leone | A Seminary Student |
| Mario Meniconi | Meniconi, the Street Sweeper |
| Massimo Randisi | Rich Kid in Restaurant |
| Checco Rissone | Guard in Piazza Vittorio |
| Peppino Spadaro | Police Officer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Vittorio De Sica | Producer |
| Giuseppe Amato | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
The Bicycle Thief (International Trailer)
The Bicycle Thief (US Trailer 1)
Clips
The Bicycle Thief: After Him!
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1950 | Oscar | Won | |
| 1950 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay | Nominated |
| 1950 | Golden Globe | Best Foreign Film | Won |
