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Something for Joey
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.
Directed by Lou Antonio
66
User score
5 votes
Status
Released
Released
April 6, 1977
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Top cast
Geraldine Page
Ann Cappelletti
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
John Cappelletti Sr
Marc Singer
John Cappelletti
Jeff Lynas
Joey Cappelletti
Linda Kelsey
Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator
Brian Farrell
Marty Cappelletti
Kathleen Beller
Jean Cappelletti
Steve Guttenberg
Mike Cappelletti
Paul Picerni
Joe Paterno
Stephen Parr
Eddie O'Neil
June Dayton
Mrs. Frome
James Karen
Dr. Wingreen
David Garfield
Dr. Klunick
Kevin McKenzie
Mark
Odessa Cleveland
Judy
Mel Gallagher
Steve
Joe George
Man at Practice #1
Ted Noose
Man at Practice #2
Alan McRae
Intern
Patrik Baldauff
Reporter
