Italy,
1946, 93 min
Directed by:
Vittorio De SicaScreenplay:
Cesare ZavattiniCinematography:
Anchise BrizziComposer:
Alessandro CicogniniCast:
Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni, Claudio Ermelli, Emilio Cigoli, Gino Saltamerenda, Peppino SpadaroPlots(1)
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 so long in a world in turmoil. (official distributor synopsis)