Neorealist masterpiece about a desperately poor man, the son he loves, and the bicycle they must have to survive. In Italian with English subtitles. DVD includes optional dubbed English audio track, optional English subtitles, theatrical trailer. Directe d by Vitorio de Sica, based on the novel by Luigi Bartolini ( screenplay by Cesare Zavattini ). Cinematography by Carlo Montouri, Art direction by Antonio Traverso. Stars Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola.