Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Abrams
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Abrams
- Original Title
- Shoeshine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Columbia University School of the Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Abrams
Tom Abrams
James Jones
Joseph Aloysius Becker
Robert Katz, Annette Insdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Abrams
Director
Robert Katz
Producer
James Jones
Director of Photography
Tom Abrams
Writer
Joseph Aloysius Becker
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shoeshine.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Shoeshine.
Ben Stiller Movies Portfolio
Curated master portfolio of movies starring Ben Stiller. Sorted by Popularity. Updated frequently.
list4
Ben Stiller Portfolio - Movies
Curated master portfolio of movies starring Ben Stiller Portfolio - Movies. Updated frequently. Last updated September 26, 2026.
Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Films I May Have Not Added but Had Edited On TMDB
More Like Shoeshine
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shoeshine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shoeshine about?
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.
Who directed Shoeshine?
Shoeshine was directed by Tom Abrams.
Who stars in Shoeshine?
The principal cast of Shoeshine includes Jerry Stiller, Ben Stiller, Bruce Altman, Jordan Flash Rose.
When was Shoeshine released and how long is it?
Shoeshine was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 10m.