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Mimic is a horror sci-fi movie released in 1997. It follows the story of a deadly breed of genetically engineered insects that threaten to take over New York City. A CDC entomologist and a New York City police officer must find a way to stop the insects before it's too late.

In the French city of Le Havre, a kind man named Marcel Marx works as a shoe-shiner. He lives a modest life and takes care of his sick wife, Arletty. One day, Marcel crosses paths with a young refugee boy from Gabon named Idrissa. The boy is trying to reach London to reunite with his mother. Marcel decides to help Idrissa, even though it puts him at odds with the police. With the help of his friends and neighbors, Marcel forms a plan to hide Idrissa and try to get him to safety. Amidst a series of challenges and encounters, Marcel's act of kindness touches the hearts of those around him, leading to a miraculous cure for his wife and a newfound hope for the community.

The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe is a comedy film from 1974. It follows the story of a mistaken identity, where a clueless violinist is believed to be a top secret agent by a spy agency. Chaos ensues as the agency tries to recruit him, unaware of his true identity. With a series of comedic misunderstandings and spy antics, the film takes the audience on a hilarious journey.

A music executive stops in for a 15 minute haircut.

Black Irish is a movie about a teenage boy who navigates through life while dealing with an alcoholic father, an unhappy marriage, and a dying man. Along the way, he learns important lessons about love, forgiveness, and finding his own identity.

In The Troublemaker (1951), an aristocrat con artist gets involved in a comedy of errors in a neighborhood. He faces betrayal, robbery, and even arrest while causing trouble. With a touch of romance and a lot of laughter, this movie is set against the backdrop of the 1950s.

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.

Kid Dynamite tells the story of a boxer named Kid who is framed for a crime he didn't commit. With the help of his friends, he must find evidence to prove his innocence and take down the real culprits.

Amma (Smita Patil) is a woman who has been raped and then forced to flee her home with her husband and child after her husband kills the rapist. Her life plunges even lower in the overwhelming and crowded city when her husband, in turn, is killed by smugglers. Left alone to fend for herself and her little boy, she desperately tries to instill moral values in her son in spite of the immorality of life all around them. She is indirectly aided in this effort by a dubious hero-type, but there does not seem to be much hope for her future and that of her son.

Musty is standing around in a state of confusion, so his fairy godfather appears to find him a job as a general factotum at an amusement gallery. Musty serves as a bootblack, a ticket-taker, a target at the shooting gallery and a rope to block off a non-working escalator.

The documentary follows the journey of workers in the city of São Paulo whose crafts have been passed down from generation to generation. Amid the voracious growth of a city that increasingly leaves them aside, the workers resist through acts of reparation, always remembering their past and never letting hope fade away.

Ernie and Farina anger the police force with their shoeshine scheme. Later, the gang switches places with some runaways about to board a train.

Willie is shining the shoes of a man reading the newspaper. The cover story features a wrestler, inspiring Willie to tell a whopper about fighting the man and winning.

Farmer Al Falfa receives a gift from his brother Hank in Australia: a pet kangaroo named Kiko, who proves to be a demanding and mischievous house guest.

Meet the men and women who make their living cleaning our shoes. From New York to Tokyo and beyond, The Art of the Shine travels the world to give you an insider’s view of this overlooked profession. People around the world have turned to shoe shining to provide for themselves and their families. These are their stories.

Talented shoeshiner Julio, at a crossroads, uses his musical gift to attract tourists, rapping while shining shoes to support his family. The local gang eyes his skills, eager to recruit him, adding complexity to his crucial life juncture.