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.

Genres

Cast

Ava Lee Scott

Louisa

Burt Young

Nicky the Greek

Peter Greene

Dutchie

Joseph D'Onofrio

John (as Joe D'Onofrio)

Vinny Vella

Older John