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.
Lamberto Maggiorani
as Antonio
Enzo Staiola
as Bruno
Lianella Carell
as Maria
Gino Saltamerenda
as Baiocco
Vittorio Antonucci
as Alfredo Catelli, The Thief
Giulio Chiari
as The Beggar
Elena Altieri
as The Charitable Lady
Carlo Jachino
as A Beggar
Michele Sakara
as Secretary of the Charity Organization
Emma Druetti
as
Eolo Capritti
as Carabiniere (uncredited)
Fausto Guerzoni
as Amateur Actor (uncredited)
