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{it} Gli angeli del quartiere / {en} The Angels of the Neighbourhood [1] (Italy, 1952), directed by Carlo Borghesio, starring Enzo Cerusico, Giancarlo Nicotra.

Five lovable Italian war orphans. living a hand-to-mouth existence are elated to discover a bagful of money in a cellar. Mario, an adult thief, intends to grab all the loot for himself, but then was forced to change his mind.

Gli Angeli del Quartiere concentrates on five lovable Italian war orphans. Living a hand-to-mouth existence, the children are elated to discover a bagful of money in a cellar. Wondering where best to spend their treasure, the kids are "advised" by adult thief Mario, who intends to grab all the loot for himself. Ultimately, however, Mario is reformed by the quintet of urchins--though his old gang doesn't quite see things in this new light.