Shoeshine
1946, Italian. Directed by Vittorio De Sica.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Where to watch Shoeshine
Shoeshine is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Vittorio De SicaDirector
- Franco InterlenghiPasquale Maggi
- Rinaldo SmordoniGiuseppe Filippucci
- Annielo MeleRaffaele
- Bruno OrtenziArcangeli
- Emilio CigoliStaffera
- Gino Saltamerendail Panza (uncredited)
- Peppino SpadaroL'avvocato Bonavino (uncredited)
- Antonio NicotraBartoli, l'assistente sociale (uncredited)
- Leo Garavagliail commissario (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 April 1946
- Original title
- Sciuscià
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Sergio Amidei, Adolfo Franci, Cesare Giulio Viola
- Box office
- $17K
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Shoeshine: quick answers
Is Shoeshine worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 284 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shoeshine?
Shoeshine runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Shoeshine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shoeshine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shoeshine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shoeshine yet.
Which OTT platform is Shoeshine on?
Shoeshine is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shoeshine?
If you liked Shoeshine, try La Terra Trema, Germany, Year Zero, Miracle in Milan.
Who directed Shoeshine?
Shoeshine (1946) was directed by Vittorio De Sica and stars Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele.