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Shoeshine (1987)
Director: Tom Abrams
Cast: Jerry Stiller, Ben Stiller, Bruce Altman, Jordan Flash Rose
Runtime10 min
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During a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a young Wall Street investment banker and an old shoeshine man begin chatting and discussing their life philosophies.
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Shoeshine (1987) is a critically acclaimed film directed by Tom Abrams that explores the philosophical discussions between a young Wall Street banker and an old shoeshine man on the Staten Island Ferry. Despite its modest budget and limited commercial release, the film has gained recognition over the years for its thoughtful examination of class divides and the human condition.
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Shoeshine (1987), directed by Tom Abrams, is a charming comedy-drama that explores the unexpected friendship between a young Wall Street banker and an older shoeshine man. The film's blend of humor and thoughtful insight, along with the strong performances from stars Jerry Stiller and Ben Stiller, make it an engaging exploration of life philosophies and the connections that can form between unlikely individuals.
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Shoeshine is a 1946 Italian film directed by Vittorio De Sica. Sometimes regarded as his first masterpiece, the film follows two shoeshine boys who get into trouble with the police after trying to find the money to buy a horse. In 2008, Shoeshine was included on the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s 100 Italian films to be saved, a list of 100 films that "have changed the collective memory of the country between 1942 and 1978."
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