The Bicycle Thieves (1948) Ladri di Biciclette film. Arrow. UK R2 DVD Like New

Bicycle Thieves (original Italian title: Ladri di biciclette).\nIt is considered one of the masterpieces of Italian Neorealism and one of the greatest films ever made.\nKey Information\n\n--\nOriginal Title: Ladri di biciclette (literally, \""Bicycle Thieves,\"" though sometimes incorrectly translated as \""The Bicycle Thief\"")\n--\nYear of Release: 1948\n--\nDirector: Vittorio De Sica\n--\nGenre: Neorealist Drama\n--\nStarring: Lamberto Maggiorani and Enzo Staiola (both non-professional actors, a hallmark of Neorealism)\nPlot Summary\n\nThe film is set in poverty-stricken, post-World War II Rome.\nThe story centers on Antonio Ricci, a desperately poor man who finally gets a job pasting up movie posters, but the job requires a bicycle. His wife Maria pawns their cherished bedsheets to redeem his bicycle from the pawnshop.\nOn his very first day of work, the bicycle is stolen. Without it, Antonio will lose his job and his family will face destitution. The film then follows Antonio and hi.