Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Franco Interlenghi
Pasquale Maggi
LeadRS
Rinaldo Smordoni
Giuseppe Filippucci
AM
Annielo Mele
Raffaele
BO
Bruno Ortenzi
Arcangeli
Emilio Cigoli
Staffera
Gino Saltamerenda
il Panza (uncredited)
PS
Peppino Spadaro
L'avvocato Bonavino (uncredited)
AN
Antonio Nicotra
Bartoli, l'assistente sociale (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Vittorio De Sica's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Shoeshine is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
