Synopsis
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.
Scores
Overall Score
38.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
31.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.5%
Review Aggregate
96.4
Critic Consensus
No professional critic quote data was available to synthesize a consensus summary.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franco Interlenghi | 2024 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Rinaldo Smordoni | 2024 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Annielo Mele | 2024 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Bruno Ortenzi | 2024 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Emilio Cigoli | 2024 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count12
Rotten Tomatoes audience score92.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating9.7
IMDb votes265
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2024 | $34,677 | $34,677 |
| International | 2024 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2024 | $34,677 | $34,677 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2024 | $17,338 | $17,338 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2024 | $635,000 | $635,000 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2024 | $905,000 | $905,000 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2024 | $91,000 | $91,000 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2024 | $338,000 | $338,000 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2024 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Total Revenues | 2024 | $2,061,338 | $2,061,338 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2024 | $250,000 (est) | $250,000 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2024 | $80,000 (est) | $80,000 (est) |
| Participations | 2024 | $82,000 | $82,000 |
| Residuals ? | 2024 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2024 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Total Expenses | 2024 | $537,000 | $537,000 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2024 | $1,524,338 | $1,524,338 |
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