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The Shoemaker (2012)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 28M

Director : Michael Kaves

Synopsis

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.

Actors

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

Crews

Michael Kaves
Michael Kaves
Director
Michael Kaves
Michael Kaves
Writer
Ava Lee Scott
Ava Lee Scott
Producer
Michael Kaves
Michael Kaves
Producer
Aram Bauman
Aram Bauman
Cinematography
Bryce Romero
Bryce Romero
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