Something for Joey (1977)

04/05/1977 (US) • 1h 36m

TV Movie, Drama

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sports

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