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The Bike Thief

  • 2020
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
440
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The Bike Thief (2020)
After a delivery driver's moped is stolen, he must find it before he loses everything else.
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After a delivery driver's moped is stolen, he must find it before he loses everything else.After a delivery driver's moped is stolen, he must find it before he loses everything else.After a delivery driver's moped is stolen, he must find it before he loses everything else.

  • Director
    • Matt Chambers
  • Writer
    • Matt Chambers
  • Stars
    • Alec Secareanu
    • Orlando del Maestro
    • Frank Kerr
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    440
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Matt Chambers
    • Writer
      • Matt Chambers
    • Stars
      • Alec Secareanu
      • Orlando del Maestro
      • Frank Kerr
    • 31User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Alec Secareanu
    Alec Secareanu
    • The Rider
    Orlando del Maestro
    • Busker
    Frank Kerr
    • Young Man
    Aaron Neil
    Aaron Neil
    • Yusuf
    Amir Boutrous
    • Slowpoke
    Chicho Tche
    • Michael
    Jacob Avery
    • Curly
    Bobby Johnson
    • Rat Face
    Anamaria Marinca
    Anamaria Marinca
    • Elena
    Alexia Maria Proca
    Alexia Maria Proca
    • Miri
    Eva Bircher
    • Toma
    Isabella Gibber
    • Teacher
    Alex Hume
    • Teacher
    Alex Austin
    • Shop Assistant
    Max Marcq
    • Doorway 1
    • (as Max Marq)
    Louisa Boscawen
    • Doorway 2
    Polly Edsell
    Polly Edsell
    • Doorway 3
    Lucian Msamati
    Lucian Msamati
    • Victor
    • Director
      • Matt Chambers
    • Writer
      • Matt Chambers
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    User reviews31

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    9naomileabailey

    Visually compelling film!

    A thought provoking, beautifully shot film depicting the harsh realities of modern London life through the eyes of an immigrant. It's a gritty story, that's not necessarily fast paced but throws you into an intense story of hard decisions and heart breaking scenes for the rider. The music accompanied the London scenes fantastically. The riding scenes through the hustle and bustle of London were captured perfectly too.
    8garyvaderallan

    Very good

    Well acted. Harrowing tale. An unfortunate, gritty reality for far too many people.

    Excellent work.
    8DesmondHees

    A film truly showing life on the Edge in modern Britain

    A film very much in the vein of Ken Loach. Beautifully shot although somewhat indulgent on it's imagery, the film really delves into the lives of living on edge in modern Britain. The film could've reduced some of it's long takes and run time with the end product still being as good however.
    9mrcawhite

    Tense and very well written

    Thoroughly enjoyed this movie Not your typical British film, however it was a great story line and loved the little twists. Definitely a 9 out of 10 if you enjoy creative writing and directing.
    5Draysan-Jennings

    Boring

    Nothing really happens and there is almost zero dialog throughout the film. It's a story about a guy who mopes around looking for his bike. That's literally it. Don't bother..5 stars.

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    • Trivia
      The premise is an homage to Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves (1948), where a working-class man's bicycle is stolen and the man goes looking for it in order to be able to work again.
    • Soundtracks
      I've Arrived
      Performed by Young Fathers

      Composed by Graham Hastings, Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole & Timothy Brinkhurst

      Published by Just Isn't Music

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    • Release date
      • May 3, 2021 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Złodziej
    • Filming locations
      • London, Greater London, England, UK(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Ellipsis Pictures
      • Ugly Duckling Films
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    • Budget
      • £275,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 19m(79 min)
    • Color
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