Shoeshine
Originally released in 1946. Shoeshine is a drama film. directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Starring Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, and Annielo Mele
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (265 votes)
Box Office
$17.5K
Worldwide gross
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Revenue
- $17,480
Production Companies
- Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica
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 friends...
Who directed Shoeshine?
Shoeshine was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
How long is Shoeshine?
Shoeshine has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Shoeshine released?
Shoeshine was released on April 27, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shoeshine?
The main cast of Shoeshine includes Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele, Bruno Ortenzi, Emilio Cigoli.
Is Shoeshine worth watching?
Shoeshine has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 265 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.