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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The film was directed by Michael Kaves.
The screenplay was written by Michael Kaves.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt1821670.
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