Bicycle Thieves (1948)

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Directed By Vittorio De Sica Starring Lamberto Maggiorani • Lianella Carell • Enzo Staiola • Elena Altieri • Vittorio Antonucci Genres Coming-of-Age • Crime Drama • Crime • Drama • Family Drama • Foreign Language Film • Italian Neorealism • Urban Drama Studios &
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B&W • 93 minutes NR Rated NR see more films from 1948 ► see more about this film on our blog ►

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Comments (4)

Showtimebr on 4/18/2013 Reply · Like · (3 likes)

Yeah,i know: italian neorealism doesn't exist to make you feel good. But god dammit. This movie is SO agonizing to watch,even after some viewings. It really gets me down.

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eaglesflyhigh on 5/3/2020 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Agree 100%. Incredibly well made and I love the realism, but it's one of those films that are too depressing to rank high, and it doesn't compel me to watch it again.

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CTR479 on 9/15/2013 Reply · Like · (1 like)

One of the finest films in the history of cinema. Sad,tragic, and extremely realistic. Truly one of the most human, and honest films ever made.

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