1946 · 91 min · NR

Shoeshine

Name: Shoeshine
Genre: Drama
Released: 1946
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele, Bruno Ortenzi, Emilio Cigoli

Directed by Vittorio De Sica · Drama

Shoeshine (1946) is a Drama film, directed by Vittorio De Sica set in Rome during the 1940s.

Themes of friendship and betrayal run throughout.

Composer

Alessandro Cicognini

Cinematography

Anchise Brizzi

Cast

Franco InterlenghiRinaldo SmordoniAnnielo MeleBruno OrtenziEmilio CigoliGino SaltamerendaPeppino SpadaroAntonio Nicotra

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Rome

Setting

Urban

When

1940s

Premise & themes

Themes

Friendship Betrayal

Tone

BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Child LeadTwo Hander

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Shoeshine

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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