THE BICYCLE THIEF 1

Ricci an unemployed man in the depressed post-WWII economy of Italy gets at last a good job - for which he needs a bike - hanging up posters. But soon his bicycle is stolen. He and his son walk the streets of Rome looking for the bicycle. Ricci finally manages to locate the thief but with no proof he has to abandon his cause. But he and his son know perfectly well that without a bike Ricci wont be able to keep his job. Written by jolusoma Initial release: 24 November 1948 Italy Director: Vittorio De Sica Cinematography: Carlo Montuori Awards: Academy Honorary Award BAFTA Award for Best Film more Screenplay: Vittorio De Sica Cesare Zavattini more,

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