
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.
Release Date: 1977-04-05
TV Movie
Drama
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Casts

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

Kathleen Beller
as Jean Cappelletti

Steve Guttenberg
as Mike Cappelletti

Paul Picerni
as Joe Paterno

June Dayton
as Mrs. Frome

James Karen
as Dr. Wingreen