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Shoeshine (1946)

Movie ★ 7.8 91 min

Drama

Two shoeshine boys in postwar Rome, Italy save up to buy a horse, but their involvement as dupes in a burglary lands them in juvenile prison; the experience take a devastating toll on their friendship.

Vittorio De Sica Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 27, 1946
Runtime
91 min
Box office
$17,480
IMDb
tt0038913
Country
Language
,
Studio
Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica

Themes

Cast

Franco Interlenghi Franco Interlenghi Pasquale Maggi Rinaldo Smordoni Giuseppe Filippucci Annielo Mele Raffaele Bruno Ortenzi Arcangeli Emilio Cigoli Emilio Cigoli Staffera Gino Saltamerenda Gino Saltamerenda il Panza (uncredited) Peppino Spadaro L'avvocato Bonavino (uncredited) Antonio Nicotra Bartoli, l'assistente sociale (uncredited) Leo Garavaglia il commissario (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shoeshine about?
Two shoeshine boys in postwar Rome, Italy save up to buy a horse, but their involvement as dupes in a burglary lands them in juvenile prison; the experience take a devastating toll on their friendship.
Who directed Shoeshine?
Shoeshine was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in Shoeshine?
Shoeshine stars Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele, Bruno Ortenzi.
When was Shoeshine released?
Shoeshine is a 1946 drama film.
Where can I watch Shoeshine?
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