Simple story of an unemployed man and his family living in war devastated Rome. The father finds a job pasting up posters and signs, work requiring a bicycle on which to get around. When his bicycle is stolen the father and his son are forced to steal one in desperation and are caught. This version includes the original U.S. theatrical trailer.

Based on the novel by Luigi Bartolini. Title from disc label. Includes director's biography & filmography, awards, theatrical trailer in English.