The Shoe(1998)
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The Shoe Synopsis
The late 1950s. Every night, Soviet tractors comb the coast of Latvia looking for signs of anyone who could have infiltrated the Soviet border from the sea. One morning, three Soviet patrolmen discover a woman’s shoe in the sand and footsteps leading to the quaint little village of Liepaja.
The Shoe (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by Laila Pakalnina, released on March 1, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Ivars Brakovskis, Igors Buraks, Viktors Čestnovs and Andrejs Garnavl. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Laila Pakalnina
- Writers:
- Laila Pakalnina
- Producers:
- Christoph Hahnheiser, Laila Pakalnina
- Cinematographer:
- Gints Bērziņš
- Production:
- ARTE, Schlemmer Film, Black Forest Films, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
The Shoe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ivars Brakovskis
as Militiaman Kristaps
- Igors Buraks
Igors Buraks
as Andrej
- Viktors Čestnovs
Viktors Čestnovs
as Roberts
- Andrejs Garnavl
Andrejs Garnavl
as Lieutenant
- Vadims Grossmans
Vadims Grossmans
as Volodja
- Alna Jaunzeme
Alna Jaunzeme
as Nina
- Vilke Liman
Vilke Liman
as Vilka
Arko Okk
as Man With a White Hat in the Cyclecar Driven by Juris Pakalninsh
- Olegs Teterins
Olegs Teterins
as Master Sergeant Manedov
Jaan Tätte
as Juhan
- Alja Uzulena
Alja Uzulena
as Jautrite
Irina Yegorova
as Roberts's wife
Key crew
Directed by Laila Pakalnina, written by Laila Pakalnina, produced by Christoph Hahnheiser and Laila Pakalnina.
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The Shoe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Shoe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shoe online?
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The Shoe (1998) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Shoe?
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The main cast of The Shoe (1998) includes Ivars Brakovskis, Igors Buraks, Viktors Čestnovs, Andrejs Garnavl and Vadims Grossmans. The film was directed by Laila Pakalnina. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shoe released?
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The Shoe was released on March 1, 1998 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Shoe worth watching?
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The Shoe (1998) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.