Sciuscià
(1946)
AKA: Shoeshine
Country: Italy
Genre: Drama
Synopsis
Two best friends find their bond tested by the trials of post-war Italy, street crime and prison in this neorealist classic from legendary director Vittorio De Sica (The Bicycle Thief). While shining shoes for a living and dreaming of buying a horse of their very own, young Giuseppe and Pasquale are confronted by harsh reality when they are embroiled in a smuggling ring, quickly learning that innocence and childish dreams can only last for so long in a world of turmoil.
Notes
- Directed by Vittorio De Sica.
- Winner of a Special Oscar in 1947 (a first for a foreign film)
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Cast
- Franco Interlenghi
(Pasquale Maggi) - Rinaldo Smordoni
(Giuseppe Filippucci) - Maria Campi
- Annielo Mele
(Raffaele) - Bruno Ortenzi
- Emilio Cigoli
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My Movie Rating:
10 / 10 A masterpiece on every level.
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10 / 10 Also see De Sica's Two Women.
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