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.

Drama

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)

Frank Cintorrino

(Older Frank)

Velia Cintorrino

(Older Marie)