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The Shoemaker

The Shoemaker

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

28 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 February 2012

Country

Cast

Michael Kaves

Michael Kaves

Frank (as Kaves)

Ava Lee Scott

Ava Lee Scott

Louisa

Bree Michael Warner

Bree Michael Warner

Marie

Burt Young

Burt Young

Nicky the Greek

Peter Greene

Peter Greene

Dutchie

Joseph D'Onofrio

Joseph D'Onofrio

John (as Joe D'Onofrio)

Vinny Vella

Vinny Vella

Older John

William Heins

William Heins

Willie Boy

Quinn McLeer

Quinn McLeer

Customer Shoelaces

Blaise McLeer

Blaise McLeer

Customer Shoelaces

Jack Hendrick

Jack Hendrick

Jackson

Rich Dibernardo

Rich Dibernardo

Harp Man

Jordan Cintorrino

Jordan Cintorrino

Customer Children

Michael Cintorrino

Michael Cintorrino

Customer (Father)

Alex Cintorrino

Alex Cintorrino

Customer

Frank Cintorrino

Frank Cintorrino

Older Frank

Velia Cintorrino

Velia Cintorrino

Older Marie

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