Bicycle Thieves (1948)
Directed by Vittorio De Sica · 89 min · Drama
88.1 TOPICAL score · #143 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.
Bicycle Thieves (1948, directed by Vittorio De Sica) has a TOPICAL score of 88.1 - ranked 143 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and audience. It won 3 awards from 6 nominations, including the National Board of Review Award for Best Film. Critics: 99% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9.2/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 8.2/10 (2,775 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 66 languages.
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- Critics99% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9.2/10 critics' average
- AudienceTMDB 8.2/10 (2,775 ratings)
- Awards3 wins, 6 nominations - incl. National Board of Review Award for Best Film; Academy Honorary Award; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 66 languages
- Still read31,314 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda
“in 1952 was deemed the greatest film of all time by Sight & Sound magazine's poll of filmmakers and critics; fifty years later another poll organized by the same magazine ranked it sixth among the greatest-ever films.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 10/10