Something for Joey (1977)

Something for Joey (1977)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1977-04-05 United States of America 96 Min. PG-13
6.2 4 votes
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.

Cast

Geraldine Page is Ann Cappelletti
Ann Cappelletti
Gerald S. O'Loughlin is John Cappelletti Sr
John Cappelletti Sr
Marc Singer is John Cappelletti
John Cappelletti
Jeff Lynas is Joey Cappelletti
Joey Cappelletti
Linda Kelsey is Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator
Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator
Brian Farrell is Marty Cappelletti
Marty Cappelletti
Kathleen Beller is Jean Cappelletti
Jean Cappelletti
Steve Guttenberg is Mike Cappelletti
Mike Cappelletti
Paul Picerni is Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno
Stephen Parr is Eddie O'Neil
Eddie O'Neil
June Dayton is Mrs. Frome
Mrs. Frome
James Karen is Dr. Wingreen
Dr. Wingreen
David Garfield is Dr. Klunick
Dr. Klunick
Joe George is Man at Practice #1
Man at Practice #1
Ted Noose is Man at Practice #2
Man at Practice #2
Alan McRae is Intern
Intern
Patrik Baldauff is Reporter
Reporter
Brett Marx is Joey's Teammate
Joey's Teammate
Marcy Vosburgh is T.V. Reporter
T.V. Reporter
Charles Bracy is Player In Locker Room #1
Player In Locker Room #1
J. Andrew Kenny is Player in Locker Room #2
Player in Locker Room #2