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The Shoemaker
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The Shoemaker

2012-02-01 · 28 min · Not rated

Drama

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.

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Directors
Michael Kaves
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Top Cast

Michael KavesFrank (as Kaves)
Ava Lee ScottAva Lee ScottLouisa
Bree Michael WarnerMarie
Burt YoungBurt YoungNicky the Greek
Peter GreenePeter GreeneDutchie
Joseph D'OnofrioJoseph D'OnofrioJohn (as Joe D'Onofrio)
Vinny VellaVinny VellaOlder John
William HeinsWillie Boy
Quinn McLeerCustomer Shoelaces
Blaise McLeerCustomer Shoelaces
Jack HendrickJackson
Rich DibernardoHarp Man
Jordan CintorrinoCustomer Children
Michael CintorrinoCustomer (Father)
Alex CintorrinoCustomer
Frank CintorrinoOlder Frank
Velia CintorrinoOlder Marie

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