Movie: Shoeshine

Top 4 Billed Cast

Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller

Father

Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller

Son

Bruce Altman
Bruce Altman

Grouch

Jordan Flash Rose
Jordan Flash Rose

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1987-01-01

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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