1950
Academy Awards
Special Foreign Language Film Award
Special Award
Writing (Screenplay)
Cesare Zavattini

Ladri di biciclette
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.
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Nominations
1 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe
Won
1950
Special Foreign Language Film Award
Special Award
Writing (Screenplay)
Cesare Zavattini
1950
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
The Bicycle Thief
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