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.
Where to watch Shoeshine in United States
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Where is Shoeshine streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Shoeshine
Shoeshine is a 1946 Italian-language drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The cast is led by Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Shoeshine was produced by Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica and made in Italy. It was released on April 27, 1946. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writers
- Cesare Giulio Viola, Sergio Amidei, Cesare Zavattini
- Release date
- April 27, 1946
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica
Shoeshine cast & crew
Shoeshine was directed by Vittorio De Sica and written by Cesare Giulio Viola, Sergio Amidei, and Cesare Zavattini.
The cast features Franco Interlenghi as Pasquale Maggi, Rinaldo Smordoni as Giuseppe Filippucci, Annielo Mele as Raffaele, Bruno Ortenzi as Arcangeli, Emilio Cigoli as Staffera, and Gino Saltamerenda as il Panza (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alessandro Cicognini, cinematography is by Anchise Brizzi, and it was produced by Paolo William Tamburella.
Is Shoeshine worth watching?
Shoeshine holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 274 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Shoeshine is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shoeshine
In United States, you can stream Shoeshine on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Shoeshine
Franco Interlenghi
Pasquale Maggi
Rinaldo Smordoni
Giuseppe Filippucci
Annielo Mele
Raffaele
Bruno Ortenzi
Arcangeli
Emilio Cigoli
Staffera
Gino Saltamerenda
il Panza (uncredited)
Peppino Spadaro
L'avvocato Bonavino (uncredited)
Antonio Nicotra
Bartoli, l'assistente sociale (uncredited)
Leo Garavaglia
il commissario (uncredited)
Shoeshine — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shoeshine in United States?
Shoeshine is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Shoeshine on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Shoeshine is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Shoeshine in?
Shoeshine is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shoeshine?
Shoeshine runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Shoeshine rated?
It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 274 ratings.
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