Storyline

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 won't be able to keep his job.

Plot Keywords

thief, theft, despair, church, chase, fortune teller, food, filling station, family relationships, frustration, gas station, german, glue, reference to god, haircut, humiliation, falling down, election, cigarette smoking, criminal

Short Review

Bicycle Thieves is a wholly satisfying film in that de Sica has so simplified and mastered the mechanics of the job that nothing stands between you and his intention.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : From $3.99 to rent, From $14.99 to buy, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 14.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 14.99, Track Hd Price: 14.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 14.99

3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 2.99] [HDX - Buy: 19.99, Rent: 3.99]