A Shoeshine Boy (1961)
1h 27m
Running Time
January 1, 1961Release Date
Plot.
Following the death of his parents, Yeong-cheol shines shoes in the streets, struggling to care for his sick younger sister Yeong-hui and make ends meet. Despite the persuasive efforts of low-life criminal boss Wang-cho, pickpocket Jjang-gu, and prostitute Mi-hwa, Yeong-cheol vows to lead an honest life by looking after Yeong-hui with cigarette salesgirl Myeong-sun and helping newly arrived shoeshine boy Dong-seok settle in. However, a tragic accident forces Yeong-cheol to make an important decision that may change his life. ※ Sharing the same Korean title with Vittorio De Sica’s classic Shoeshine (1946), this film was noted at the time of release for its strong neorealistic approach. All of the picture elements have been lost and only 4 original sound negative reels (around 40 minutes) survive today. The plot summary and scene descriptions have been added in the form of title cards as well as a selection of production stills to aid the viewing experience.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
![Park Gwang-su](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Park Gwang-su
Yeongcheol
![Kwang-su Park](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Kwang-su Park
Actor
![Park Geum-hui](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Park Geum-hui
Actress
![Kim Yeong-ok](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/53715-kim-young-ok.webp)
Kim Yeong-ok
Actress
![Kim Yeong-ok](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Kim Yeong-ok
Actress
![Chu Seok-yang](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/509786-chu-seok-yang.webp)
Chu Seok-yang
Padrone
![Nam Chun-yeok](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1552610-chun-yeok-nam.webp)
Nam Chun-yeok
Actor
![Hyeon Sang-yeol](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/2249894-sang-yeol-hyeon.webp)
Hyeon Sang-yeol
Director
![Park Chun-suk](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1190383-park-chun-suk.webp)
Park Chun-suk
Composer
![Tae Kil-seong](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Tae Kil-seong
Cinematographer
![Jeong Ae-ran](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1314094-jeong-ae-ran.webp)
Jeong Ae-ran
Myung Soon-mo
![Lee Kyeong-hui](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1589797-lee-kyoung-hee.webp)
Lee Kyeong-hui
Soonyoung Mo
![Han Mi-na](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1903378-han-mi-na.webp)
Han Mi-na
Anna
![Jeon Se-gwon](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1893876-jeon-se-gwon.webp)
Jeon Se-gwon
Gilman
![Choi Sam](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/855230-choi-sam.webp)
Choi Sam
Sergeant
![Lee Nak-hoon](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/396187-lee-nak-hoon.webp)
Lee Nak-hoon
Oh Seok
![Seong-chil Hong](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Seong-chil Hong
Art Direction
![Sohn In-ho](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1275014-sohn-in-ho.webp)
Sohn In-ho
Sound Recordist
![Jeong Hwa-se](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jeong Hwa-se
Producer
![Hui-yeong Park](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Hui-yeong Park
Editor
![Suk Lee](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Suk Lee
Screenplay
![Lee Yeol](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Lee Yeol
Producer
![Yang Jeong-chun](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Yang Jeong-chun
Lighting Director
![Lee Yong](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1862029-lee-yong.webp)
Lee Yong
Details.
Release DateJanuary 1, 1961
Original Name구두닦이
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 27m
Genres
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