Something for Joey

Apr 6, 1977

1h 36m

★ 6.2

Overview

This is based on the true story about the relationship between Penn State football player John Cappelletti and his younger brother Joey, who has leukemia. John and Joey's bond is a strong one. Joey hangs out with John in the Penn State locker room, and inspires him to be the top college football player in the country. Their bond knows no boundaries and goes beyond making touchdowns and winning awards.

Genres

TV Movie

Drama

Production Companies

MTM Enterprises

MTM Entertainment

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Cast

Ann Cappelletti

Geraldine Page

John Cappelletti Sr

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

John Cappelletti

Marc Singer

Joey Cappelletti

Jeff Lynas

Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator

Linda Kelsey

Marty Cappelletti

Brian Farrell

Jean Cappelletti

Kathleen Beller

Mike Cappelletti

Steve Guttenberg

Joe Paterno

Paul Picerni

Eddie O'Neil

Stephen Parr

Mrs. Frome

June Dayton

Dr. Wingreen

James Karen

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