The Shoemaker (2012)
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.
Director: Michael Kaves
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Michael Kaves as Frank (as Kaves) |
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Ava Lee Scott as Louisa |
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Bree Michael Warner as Marie |
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Burt Young as Nicky the Greek |
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Peter Greene as Dutchie |
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Joseph D'Onofrio as John (as Joe D'Onofrio) |
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Vinny Vella as Older John |
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William Heins as Willie Boy |
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Quinn McLeer as Customer Shoelaces |
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Blaise McLeer as Customer Shoelaces |
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Jack Hendrick as Jackson |
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Rich Dibernardo as Harp Man |
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Jordan Cintorrino as Customer Children |
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Michael Cintorrino as Customer (Father) |
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Alex Cintorrino as Customer |
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Frank Cintorrino as Older Frank |
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Velia Cintorrino as Older Marie |
| Directing | Michael Kaves | Director |
| Writing | Michael Kaves | Writer |
| Production | Ava Lee Scott | Producer |
| Crew | Aram Bauman | Cinematography |
| Crew | Bryce Romero | Thanks |
| Production | Michael Kaves | Producer |