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Bicycle Thieves ( Ladri di biciclette ) (1949) Movie Information |
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Overall Rank: |
223 |
Avg. Rating: |
3.20/4 |
# of Ratings: |
110 |
Genres: |
Drama |
Rating: |
NR |
Language: |
Italian |
Theater Date: | 12/12/1949 |
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Director: |
Vittorio De Sica |
Actors: |
Lamberto Maggiorani
Enzo Staiola
Lianella Carell
Gino Saltamerenda
Vittorio Antonucci
Giulio Chiari |
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Plot Outline:
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An unemployed man of 2 years is finally given a job which requires a bicycle. He pawns his way to receive a bicycle only to have it stolen on his first day of work.
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mitchellyoung 10/07/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
4/4 |
This film is, pure and simple, art. It's an emotional story that is presented in a very straightforward way, but that simplicity is what brings moments of true transcending connection to this film. For everyone who wasn't immediately born into wealth, it has moments of personal recollection and power. |
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Chris Kavan 03/25/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
4/4 |
Such a simple story, yet deeply emotional and brutally honest. A milestone of Italian cinema that continues to resonate in every age. Should be required viewing for anyone serious about film. |
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sodapop 02/07/2008 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
4/4 |
Perfection on celluloid. If you haven't watched it, or are even not much for foreign films then still do yourself the favor. |
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Allison 12/23/2007 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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3.5/4 |
It is a great movie, recommended to everyone. At times it's unnerving, but this movie represents not only the working man but Italian cinema at its most real. |
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03/15/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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Bicycle Thieves review |
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Antonio Ricci (Lamberto Maggiorani) starts work with the use of a bicycle. His son Bruno (Enzo Staiola), cleans the bicycle and rides with Antonio on the way to work. The bicycle was then stolen by a thief so he asks assistance from the authorities and his friend Baiocco. Screenplay was extraordinary with lines from Antonio – “I fell like a man in chains.” Policeman - “We all make mistakes.” One of the off putting scenes were the kid was kicked on the behind while Antonio was being briefed in his work and hitting his son. Its artists and score were endearing while the camera direction was good. The realistic incidents, simple portrayals and yet effective in terms of motion picture for its era. The heartfelt conclusion and actual attempt in bringing back the bike from the thief wer... |
Rating of
4/4 |
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