The Bicycle Thief was a relatable film. A man was tasked with providing for his family in a time when jobs were scarce. Trajedy struck and forced Anthonio to consider acts he wouldn't have otherwise. During his search for the real criminal, Antonio himself becomes a crimina. The director captured quite a bit of emotion through the music and lighting. Various town scenes showed the times to offer little signs of success and fortune. The true standout was the restaurant scene as Bruno watched the weatlhy children eat. Antonio left a melting impression on Bruni when he commented that one must make a million a day to eat like they did.
