The Shoemaker

Overview

Before Nike, and Adidas, there was the Hi-Jo! Here is a Brooklyn tale set back in the day about a young Italian-American shoemaker (Frank) on the verge of greatness. News comes from his cousins in Italy that they have obtained the first automated vulcanizing machinery to produce gym shoes called the Hi-Jo.

Directed by Michael Kaves

Top cast

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Michael Kaves

Frank (as Kaves)

Ava Lee Scott

Louisa

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Bree Michael Warner

Marie

Burt Young

Nicky the Greek

Peter Greene

Dutchie

Joseph D'Onofrio

John (as Joe D'Onofrio)

Vinny Vella

Older John

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William Heins

Willie Boy

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Quinn McLeer

Customer Shoelaces

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Blaise McLeer

Customer Shoelaces

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Jack Hendrick

Jackson

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Rich Dibernardo

Harp Man

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Jordan Cintorrino

Customer Children

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Michael Cintorrino

Customer (Father)

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Alex Cintorrino

Customer

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Frank Cintorrino

Older Frank

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Velia Cintorrino

Older Marie

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