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Shoeshine

Shoeshine

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Sciuscià
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1946-04-27
  • Runtime: 91 minutes
  • Rating: 7.8/10 (262 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $17,480
  • Production Companies: Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.0779
  • Languages: English, Italian

Cast & Crew

Franco Interlenghi

Franco Interlenghi

as Pasquale Maggi

Rinaldo Smordoni

Rinaldo Smordoni

as Giuseppe Filippucci

Annielo Mele

Annielo Mele

as Raffaele

Bruno Ortenzi

Bruno Ortenzi

as Arcangeli

Emilio Cigoli

Emilio Cigoli

as Staffera

Gino Saltamerenda

Gino Saltamerenda

as il Panza (uncredited)

Peppino Spadaro

Peppino Spadaro

as L'avvocato Bonavino (uncredited)

Antonio Nicotra

Antonio Nicotra

as Bartoli, l'assistente sociale (uncredited)

Leo Garavaglia

Leo Garavaglia

as il commissario (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Official 4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled]

External Links

Keywords

fortune tellerrome, italyitalyblack marketjuvenile prisonorphanjuvenile delinquentpost world war iimilitary policeshoeshine boy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shoeshine?

Shoeshine is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1946-04-27.

Who are the main actors in Shoeshine?

The main cast includes Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele, Bruno Ortenzi, Emilio Cigoli, .

Where can I watch Shoeshine online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Shoeshine is available.

Is Shoeshine based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Shoeshine?

Shoeshine has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 262 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Shoeshine?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $17,480 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Shoeshine?

The soundtrack was composed by Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Shoeshine filmed?

Shoeshine was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Shoeshine?

The total runtime of Shoeshine is 91 minutes.

Is Shoeshine suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Shoeshine?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Shoeshine.

Does Shoeshine have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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