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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Bicycle Thief (The)



Also known as: Ladri di biciclette
Genre: personal drama
With: Lamberto Maggiorani, Lianella Carrel, Enzo Staiola
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Release: 1948
Studio: Vittorio De Sica Productions, Mayer-Burstyn, Cifex Film
Rating: -
MBiS score: 9.2/10


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Story-line: to Antonio Ricci, his bicycle meant everything… until it was stolen.
Pluses: fine acting, world-class direction, a compelling and tragic story.
Minuses: absolutely none.
Comments: this gripping and heartbreaking film, one of the best examples of Italian neo-realism, has withstood the test of time. A true masterpiece. Do see it!


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