Shoeshine (1946)

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.

Cast: Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Annielo Mele, Bruno Ortenzi, Emilio Cigoli, Gino Saltamerenda, Peppino Spadaro, Antonio Nicotra

Production: Societa Cooperativa Alfa Cinematografica

Countries: Italy

Languages: Italian, English

Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Box office: $34,677

Budget: $0