The Shoemaker
2012•28m•Released
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.
Director
Michael Kaves
Writer
Michael Kaves
Languages
English
Cast
Michael Kaves
Frank (as Kaves)
Ava Lee Scott
Louisa
Bree Michael Warner
Marie
Burt Young
Nicky the Greek
Peter Greene
Dutchie
Joseph D'Onofrio
John (as Joe D'Onofrio)
Vinny Vella
Older John
William Heins
Willie Boy
Quinn McLeer
Customer Shoelaces
Blaise McLeer
Customer Shoelaces
Jack Hendrick
Jackson
Rich Dibernardo
Harp Man
Jordan Cintorrino
Customer Children
Michael Cintorrino
Customer (Father)
Alex Cintorrino
Customer
Production
Producer
Ava Lee Scott
Producer
Michael Kaves
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