Synopsis
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.
Cast

Lamberto Maggiorani
Antonio

Enzo Staiola
Bruno

Lianella Carell
Maria

Gino Saltamerenda
Baiocco

Vittorio Antonucci
Alfredo Catelli, The Thief

Giulio Chiari
The Beggar

Elena Altieri
The Charitable Lady
Carlo Jachino
A Beggar
Michele Sakara
Secretary of the Charity Organization
Emma Druetti

Eolo Capritti
Carabiniere (uncredited)

Fausto Guerzoni
Amateur Actor (uncredited)

Giulio Battiferri
Citizen Who Protects the Real Thief (uncredited)

Sergio Leone
A Seminary Student (uncredited)

Mario Meniconi
Meniconi, the Street Sweeper (uncredited)

Checco Rissone
Guard in Piazza Vittorio (uncredited)
Peppino Spadaro
Police Officer (uncredited)

Nando Bruno
(uncredited)

Memmo Carotenuto
(uncredited)

Umberto Spadaro
(uncredited)

Piero Heliczer
A Young Boy (uncredited)
Massimo Randisi
Rich Kid in Restaurant (uncredited)
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