In a time when our nation is in need for inspiration, what will it take to pull us together and give us hope? Eight year old Christian Larou (Played by Christian Koza) is about to face the biggest challenge of his life. The hopeful youth is a dreamer, ever since he was a young boy he has dreamed of becoming a great soccer player the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo. Unlike other young boys, Christian believes in his heart and soul, that he can be the best soccer player in the USA and play for the National Youth team. But first, he must overcome the impossible.
The Golden Shoes soccer movie is inspired by kids who through their love for sports, find a way to deal with bullying and intolerance. Christian’s character is bullied by both children and adults and his friendship with Julian the goalie (Played by Aedin Mincks of Disney’s Ant Farm) helps Christian get through these trying times. Could Christian’s journey to the top of the soccer world make him the new Cristiano Ronaldo? Will Christian end up finding his way and inspire an entire nation in a time of need?
The Golden Shoes soccer movie is the likes of Rudy meets Bend It Like Beckham. It is full of emotion and twists, and will get the audience all rooting for the child star who may just inspire us all. The Golden Shoes soccer movie will be released in October of 2015 and features an all-star cast including Eric Roberts, John Rhys-Davies, David DeLuise, Vivica A. Fox, Dina Meyer, Christian Koza, Joshua Morrow, Montel Williams, and Aedin Mincks. Don’t miss this amazing film and find out if Christian Larou’s dream of becoming the new Cristiano Ronaldo comes true!
Golden Shoes is a Dove Foundation ‘Family-Approved’ movie.
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Eric Roberts – As Frank (Neighbor)
One of Hollywood’s edgier, more intriguing characters running around and about for decades, Eric Anthony Roberts started life in Biloxi, Mississippi, but grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He began his acting career at age 5 in a local theater company called the “Actors and Writers Workshop”, founded by his late father… See full bio
John Rhys-Davies – As Burt (Neighbor)
Acclaimed British actor John Rhys-Davies graduated from the University of East Anglia and is probably best known to film audiences for his roles in the blockbuster hits Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Rhys-Davies was introduced to a new generation of fans in the blockbuster trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” … See full bio
David DeLuise – As Coach Dominic
His first leading role came in 2003, in BachelorMan. He had a recurring role in 3rd Rock from the Sun as Bug Pollone and was a regular performer on Jesse during its first season, playing Jesse’s brother Darren. He also played a recurring role in Stargate SG-1 as Pete Shanahan … See full bio
Vivica A. Fox – As Nurse Mary White
Vivica A. Fox was born in South Bend, Indiana, on July 30, 1964, and is the daughter of Everlyena, a pharmaceutical technician, and William Fox, a private school administrator. She is of Native American and African-American descent and is proud of her heritage. She is a graduate of Arlington High School in Indianapolis… See full bio
Dominic Burgess – As Announcer
Dominic was born and raised in Stoke on Trent, England ( Just like the captain of the Titanic, fact fans! ). After studying acting on a scholarship at the prestigious Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London, he decided to pursue his career in the USA. Dominic has a penchant for comedy and is a graduate of The… See full bio
Dina Meyer – As Kathleen Larou (Mother)
Dina Meyer was born and raised in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, but moved to Dix Hills, Long Island, just before her last year of junior high school. She has two siblings, an older brother named Gregory and a younger one named Evan. Her first experience in the entertainment industry came when she did some modeling from ages nine to 16. She always wanted to become… See full bio
Mary Wilson – As Mrs. Donna King
Mary Wilson, co-founder of The Supremes, helped garner an unequaled record of Number One Hits by a Female Group. Recording for Motown, Mary guided The Supremes into rock ‘n roll history, turning her group into one of the three icons of the 1960’s, alongside Elvis Presley and The Beatles…See full bio
Christian Koza – As Christian Larou
Christian Koza, born August 13th, 2003 and raised in Michigan, has been acting since he was six years old. His first role as an actor was in Exit 33, a horror film released in 2011. Golden Shoes is his second feature film in which he plays the lead role. Christian is an avid sports fan, with soccer being his favorite sport to play… See full bio
Joshua Morrow – As George Larou (Father)
Joshua Morrow was born lucky. An all-star athlete, he fell into acting almost without realizing how it happened. Born in Juneau, Alaska, he moved to Oklahoma with his father after his parents divorced. The high school jock was poised to accept one of several college scholarship offers when he suddenly… See full bio
John Wesley Shipp – As The President of the United States of America
A dark and handsome 1980s soap hunk who made a bid for prime time success by embodying comic book superhero The Flash in “The Flash” (1990). He made a bigger impact playing Dawson Leery’s father on “Dawson’s Creek” (1998). Lived in New York City to study acting following college and earned his first… See full bio
Montel Williams – As Mr. Mercury
Montel Williams is an American television personality, radio talk show host and actor. He is best known as host of the long-running The Montel Williams Show, and more recently as a spokesperson for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA). Williams is also active with the non-profit… See full bio
The youngest of 3 children, born in Georgia, with a brief move to Illinois before being planted in California in 2004, Aedin decided to begin pursuing an acting career at the age of 6 after seeing his older brother Austin interview with various agencies in Los Angeles. Aedin booked his first commercial campaign for … See full bio
Cristiano Ronaldo – Special Thanks
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid in Spain and represents Portugal at national level as the team’s captain. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, was born on the 5th of February 1985 in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal). He began his… See full bio
Director’s Statement on the film ‘GOLDEN SHOES’
- Golden Shoes – Delivering an Anti-Bully Message for All Ages
- Golden Shoes – An Official Feel-Good Soccer Movie
- Golden Shoes – The Soccer Movie for Kids
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