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Status
Released
Release
2012
Runtime
28m
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.
17 Cast Members
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