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Ladri di Biciclette is translated as bicycle thieves or bicycle thief it is the story of Antonio Ricci (Lamberto Maggiorani), a man who waits in line for an available job at a time where jobs are few and scarce. An opportunity arises, but Antonio needs a bicycle. Antonio says he has a bicycle even though he has recently pawned it for cash. Antonio and his wife, Maria (Lianella Carell), decide to pawn their sheets to get the bike out of the hockshop. The next day Antonio starts his job, plastering cinema posters around the streets of Rome. Within minutes of beginning his job, his bike gets stolen and his dreams of a better life seem to fade. He files a report with the police and they offer no help. Later, Antonio turns to friends for help. The next morning they set out to search for the bicycle and are joined by his son, Bruno (Enzo Staiola). Antonio and soon company part ways after they search the plaza. Antonio and Bruno then go on a massive search around all of Rome trying to......

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