Shoeshine(1946)
Overview
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.
Director
Vittorio De Sica
Studio
Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica
Revenue
$17K
Cast
Franco Interlenghi
as Pasquale Maggi
Rinaldo Smordoni
as Giuseppe Filippucci
Annielo Mele
as Raffaele
Bruno Ortenzi
as Arcangeli
Emilio Cigoli
as Staffera
Gino Saltamerenda
as il Panza (uncredited)
Peppino Spadaro
as L'avvocato Bonavino (uncredited)
Antonio Nicotra
as Bartoli, l'assistente sociale (uncredited)
Leo Garavaglia
as il commissario (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1946
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
Italian
Rating
7.8 / 10
Box Office
$17K
Production Companies
Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica
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Where can I watch Shoeshine?▼
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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 and released in 1946. It is a drama film.
How long is Shoeshine?▼
Shoeshine has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Shoeshine?▼
The cast of Shoeshine includes Franco Interlenghi as Pasquale Maggi, Rinaldo Smordoni as Giuseppe Filippucci, Annielo Mele as Raffaele, Bruno Ortenzi as Arcangeli, Emilio Cigoli as Staffera and more.
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