The Shoemaker

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.

Cast

Michael Kaves

as Frank (as Kaves)

Ava Lee Scott

as Louisa

Bree Michael Warner

as Marie

Burt Young

as Nicky the Greek

Peter Greene

as Dutchie

Joseph D'Onofrio

as John (as Joe D'Onofrio)

Vinny Vella

as Older John

William Heins

as Willie Boy

Quinn McLeer

as Customer Shoelaces

Blaise McLeer

as Customer Shoelaces

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