Sciuscià (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.

Directed by: Vittorio De Sica

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

Genres: Coming of Age, Crime, Drama

Rating: 8.5/10

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