Shoeshine(1946)
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Shoeshine 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.
Shoeshine (1946) is a drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, released on April 27, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele and Bruno Ortenzi. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 279 ratings.
- Director:
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writers:
- Cesare Giulio Viola, Sergio Amidei, Sergio Amidei
- Producers:
- Paolo William Tamburella
- Cinematographer:
- Anchise Brizzi
- Composer:
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Production:
- Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica
- Revenue:
- $17,480
- Status:
- Released
Shoeshine (1946) Trailer
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Shoeshine Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
as Staffera
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)
Key crew
Directed by Vittorio De Sica, written by Cesare Giulio Viola, Sergio Amidei and Sergio Amidei, produced by Paolo William Tamburella.
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Shoeshine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 279 ratings.
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Shoeshine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shoeshine online?
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Shoeshine (1946) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shoeshine?
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The main cast of Shoeshine (1946) includes Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele, Bruno Ortenzi and Emilio Cigoli. The film was directed by Vittorio De Sica. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shoeshine released?
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Shoeshine was released on April 27, 1946 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Shoeshine worth watching?
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Shoeshine (1946) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 279 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shoeshine?
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Yes. The official Shoeshine trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.