The Bike Thief
Synopsis
To the Rider his moped is everything. As a pizza delivery driver it is his livelihood. As a breadline straddling, immigrant father it is his family’s anchor. It takes his wife to work. It gets his daughter to school. So when one night the moped is stolen, his world collapses. He has to get back his bike – or replace it – in whatever way possible, before his next shifts starts. If he fails, he won’t just lose his job, he will lose it all. He tries to ask the few familiar faces for help in this unfamiliar, disorienting city. However, as he runs out of time and his options are wearing thin, his moral compass begins to crack and he grows more and more willing to forgo his conscience in order to save himself and his family.
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The Bike Thief | 2021 | UK Trailer | British | Drama | ThrillerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Chambers
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Chambers
- Original Title
- The Bike Thief
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Ugly Duckling Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Chambers
Matt Chambers
Nanu Segal
Dan Roberts, Tommaso Gallone
Sophia Gibber, Lene Bausager, Peregrine Kitchener-Fellowes
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Roberts
Editor
Sophia Gibber
Producer
Tommaso Gallone
Editor
Lene Bausager
Producer
Clementine Charity
Costume Design
Nanu Segal
Director of Photography
Peregrine Kitchener-Fellowes
Producer
Matt Chambers
Director
Matt Chambers
Writer
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is The Bike Thief about?
To the Rider his moped is everything. As a pizza delivery driver it is his livelihood. As a breadline straddling, immigrant father it is his family’s anchor. It takes his wife to work. It gets his daughter to school. So when one night the moped is stolen, his world collapses. He has to get back his bike – or replace it – in whatever way possible, before his next shifts starts. If he fails, he won’t just lose his job, he will lose it all. He tries to ask the few familiar faces for help in this unfamiliar, disorienting city. However, as he runs out of time and his options are wearing thin, his moral compass begins to crack and he grows more and more willing to forgo his conscience in order to save himself and his family.
Who directed The Bike Thief?
The Bike Thief was directed by Matt Chambers.
Who stars in The Bike Thief?
The principal cast of The Bike Thief includes Alec Secăreanu, Anamaria Marinca, Aaron Neil, Lucian Msamati, June Watson.
When was The Bike Thief released and how long is it?
The Bike Thief was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bike Thief?
The Bike Thief holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).