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Where to Watch Shoeshine (1947) in the US
- 1947
- Not Rated
- 1h 31m
- 8.0IMDb
- 100%Rotten Tomatoes
- 82Metascore
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What it's about
At a track near Rome, shoeshine boys are watching horses run. Two of them, the orphan Pasquale and his younger friend Giuseppe, are riding. The pair have been saving to buy their own horse. They meet Attilio, Giuse's much-older brother, and his shady friend at a boat on the Tiber. In return for a commission, the boys agree to deliver black-market goods to a fortuneteller. Once the woman has paid, Attilio's gang suddenly arrives, pretending to be cops, to shake the woman down. With a payoff from Attilio, the boys are able to make the final payment and stable their horse in Trastevere over the river. The fortuneteller identifies Pasqua and Giuse. Held at an overcrowded boys' prison, they are separated. Giuse falls under the influence of an older lad in his cell, Arcangeli. During interrogation, Pasqua is tricked into betraying Giuse's brother to the police. With their trial still in the future, the two friends are driven further apart.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Starring
- Rinaldo Smordoni, Franco Interlenghi, Annielo Mele
Details
- Release date
- Aug 26, 1947
- Language
- Italian, English
- Country
- Italy
- Box office
- $34,677
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Where to Watch Shoeshine (1947) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Shoeshine in the United States?
- Shoeshine is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Shoeshine or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Shoeshine for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Shoeshine in the United States.
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