Shoeshine (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1946, Shoeshine is a drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. At a track near Rome, shoeshine boys are watching horses run. Two of the boys Pasquale, an orphan, and Giuseppe, his younger friend are riding. The pair have been saving to buy a horse of their own to ride...
Who’s in it. Shoeshine stars Franco Interlenghi as Pasquale Maggi, Rinaldo Smordoni as Giuseppe Filippucci, Annielo Mele as Raffaele and Bruno Ortenzi as Arcangeli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Shoeshine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shoeshine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shoeshine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shoeshine (1946)?
- In US, Shoeshine is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shoeshine worth watching?
- Shoeshine holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shoeshine?
- Shoeshine stars Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele, Bruno Ortenzi and Emilio Cigoli.
- When was Shoeshine released?
- Shoeshine was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.