Subject: Another Guzzi Movie
Author: Patrick Hayes
Date: Jun 30, 2005, 11:39 PM
Post ID: 1719101008
Watched an historical movie this evening.
The Bicycle Thief (1948) ("Ladri di biciclette")
Italian with English Subtitles.
Our hero is destitute in postwar Rome. He manages to get a rare job
which requires him to own a bicycle for transport. One day at work, the
bicycle gets stolen. The movie chronicles his search for recovery of
the bicycle and his relationship to his son in the process. From
reports by relatives, it is a very accurate representation of postwar life.
At the 34:00 point, he is searching a Saturday flea market full of
stolen bicycles and stripped parts. Among all this is a wonderful view
of a Guzzino (Guzzi Cardelino, 65cc). Just a passing glance for 5
seconds, but unmistakeable. When I went back over in slo-mo, even
Regina was able to discern the eagle tank logo.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA