Shoeshine (1946)

7.8/10 91 min Drama

Overview

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

Franco Interlenghi

Pasquale Maggi

Emilio Cigoli

Staffera

Gino Saltamerenda

il Panza (uncredited)

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