Bicycle Thieves_
Original: Ladri di biciclette
"The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!"
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.
Starring
Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell
Box Office
$450K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Bicycle Thieves earned $450K worldwide on a $133K budget — a 238% return on investment.
Year context
Bicycle Thieves was released 78 years ago in 1948.
Bicycle Thieves is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (20)
Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio
Enzo Staiola
Bruno
Lianella Carell
Maria
Gino Saltamerenda
Baiocco
Vittorio Antonucci
Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio Chiari
The Beggar
Elena Altieri
The Charitable Lady
CJ
Carlo Jachino
A Beggar
MS
Michele Sakara
Secretary of the Charity Organization
ED
Emma Druetti
Eolo Capritti
Carabiniere (uncredited)
Fausto Guerzoni
Amateur Actor (uncredited)
Giulio Battiferri
Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)
Sergio Leone
A Seminary Student (uncredited)
Mario Meniconi
Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)
Checco Rissone
Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)
Peppino Spadaro
Police Officer (uncredited)
Nando Bruno
(uncredited)
Memmo Carotenuto
(uncredited)
Umberto Spadaro
(uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$133K
Budget
$450K
Revenue
+238%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Original Title
Ladri di biciclette
Language
Italian
Country
Rating
8.2/10 (2,598 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$133,000
Box Office
$450,159
Profit
+$317,159
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bicycle Thieves about?
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.
How long is Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in Bicycle Thieves?
The cast of Bicycle Thieves includes Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda, Vittorio Antonucci.
How much did Bicycle Thieves make at the box office?
Bicycle Thieves earned $450,159 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $133,000.
What is the rating of Bicycle Thieves?
Bicycle Thieves has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 2,598 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama