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Bicycle Thieves poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.3 / 100
1948·Drama·1h 29m

BICYCLE THIEVES

“The Prize Picture They Want to Censor!”

Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.

Above the Line
Vittorio De Sica·DirectorCesare Zavattini·ScreenplayOreste Biancoli·ScreenplayCarlo Montuori·Director of PhotographyAlessandro Cicognini·Original Music ComposerEraldo Da Roma·Editor
Cast
Lamberto Maggiorani·AntonioEnzo Staiola·BrunoLianella Carell·MariaGino Saltamerenda·BaioccoVittorio Antonucci·Alfredo Catelli, The ThiefGiulio Chiari·The BeggarElena Altieri·The Charitable LadyCarlo Jachino·A BeggarMichele Sakara·Secretary of the Charity OrganizationEmma Druetti
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Vittorio De Sica·Director
Writing· 7
Cesare Zavattini·ScreenplayOreste Biancoli·ScreenplaySuso Cecchi d'Amico·ScreenplayVittorio De Sica·ScreenplayAdolfo Franci·ScreenplayGerardo Guerrieri·ScreenplayGherardo Gherardi·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Carlo Montuori·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Eraldo Da Roma·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alessandro Cicognini·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Vittorio De Sica·ProducerGiuseppe Amato·Producer
By the Numbers
80.3
OF 100
Master Score
8.2
OF 10
IMDb
99%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$450K
ROI 238%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Bicycle Thieves's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E8E4D0
#7B779E
#504E6C
Mood
Somber, Reflective, Hopeful
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features an illustrated depiction of two male figures, an adult and a child, sitting on what appears to be a ground surface. The adult male, on the r”

drama
Key Elements
HatCoatJacket
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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