Something for Joey (1977)

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Released:
1977-04-06

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.

Director:
Lou Antonio

Runtime:
1h 36min

Genre:
TV Movie, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Geraldine Page
    as
    Ann Cappelletti
  • Gerald S. O'Loughlin
    as
    John Cappelletti Sr
  • Marc Singer
    as
    John Cappelletti
  • Jeff Lynas
    as
    Joey Cappelletti
  • Linda Kelsey
    as
    Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator