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Steel Toes (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2007, Steel Toes is a drama and crime film directed by David Gow, running about 87 minutes. “Rage and intolerance collide with compassion” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Rage and intolerance collide with compassion Academy-Award nominated David Strathairn portrays Danny Dunkleman, a Jewish liberal humanist, and the court-appointed lawyer representing Mike Downey, a Neo-Nazi Skinhead on trial for the racially motivated murder of an East Indian immigrant. Steel Toes takes us into the intense and fiery relationship that develops between these two men as they explore their emotional and intellectual differences. Steel Toes is a provocative exploration of the inescapable and insidious presence of racial and religious intolerance in our society.

Who’s in it. Steel Toes stars David Strathairn as Danny Dunkelman, Andrew W. Walker as Michael Downey, Marina Orsini as Anna Dunkelman and Ivana Shein as Jill, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Steel Toes has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steel Toes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Steel Toes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Steel Toes (2007)?
In US, Steel Toes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Steel Toes worth watching?
Steel Toes holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Steel Toes?
Steel Toes stars David Strathairn, Andrew W. Walker, Marina Orsini, Ivana Shein and Michael Rudder.
When was Steel Toes released?
Steel Toes was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.