Something for Joey

Something for Joey

96 mins | Drama, TV Movie | April 5, 1977

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.

Something for Joey

96 mins | Drama, TV Movie | April 5, 1977

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.
IMDb rating 7.9
Producers MTM Enterprises, MTM Entertainment
Original title Something for Joey
Directors Victoria Gail Weisbart, Lou Antonio
Writers Jerry McNeely

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

Brian Farrell

as Marty Cappelletti

Kathleen Beller

as Jean Cappelletti

Steve Guttenberg

as Mike Cappelletti

Paul Picerni

as Joe Paterno

Stephen Parr

as Eddie O'Neil

June Dayton

as Mrs. Frome

James Karen

as Dr. Wingreen

David Garfield

as Dr. Klunick

Kevin McKenzie

as Mark

Mel Gallagher

as Steve

Joe George

as Man at Practice #1

Ted Noose

as Man at Practice #2

Alan McRae

as Intern

Patrik Baldauff

as Reporter

Brett Marx

as Joey's Teammate

Marcy Vosburgh

as T.V. Reporter

Charles Bracy

as Player In Locker Room #1

J. Andrew Kenny

as Player in Locker Room #2

Franko C. Spolar

as Umpire