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Something for Joey

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Something for Joey

6.2

1h 36m

1977

Synopsis

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

TV MovieDrama

sports

Cast & Crew

Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page

as Ann Cappelletti

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

as John Cappelletti Sr

Marc Singer

Marc Singer

as John Cappelletti

Jeff Lynas

Jeff Lynas

as Joey Cappelletti

Linda Kelsey

Linda Kelsey

as Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator

Brian Farrell

as Marty Cappelletti

Kathleen Beller

Kathleen Beller

as Jean Cappelletti

Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg

as Mike Cappelletti

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

as Joe Paterno

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