Shoeshine (1946)
Original title: Sciuscià
Shoeshine is a 1946 Italian-language drama movie directed by Vittorio De Sica, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni and Annielo Mele.
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.
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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.
When was Shoeshine released?
Shoeshine was released on 27 April 1946.
How long is Shoeshine?
Shoeshine runs 1h 31m.
Who made Shoeshine?
Shoeshine was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Where can I watch Shoeshine?
Shoeshine is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Shoeshine
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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)