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  • Something for Joey (1977)
  • Not Rated
    TV Movie | 96 min | Drama, Sport
Something for Joey (1977)
Not Rated
TV Movie | 96 min | Drama, Sport

This is based on the true story about the relationship between Penn State football player John Cappelletti, Jr. 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 ...See moreThis is based on the true story about the relationship between Penn State football player John Cappelletti, Jr. 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 boundries, and goes beyond making touchdowns and winning awards. Written by Pat McCurry See less
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Jerry McNeely (written by)
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Updated Apr 6, 1977

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Apr 6, 1977 (United States)

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26 cast members
Name Known for
Geraldine Page
Ann Cappelletti Ann Cappelletti   See fewer
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
John Cappelletti Sr John Cappelletti Sr   See fewer
Marc Singer
John Cappelletti John Cappelletti   See fewer
Jeff Lynas
Joey Cappelletti Joey Cappelletti   See fewer
Linda Kelsey
Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator   See fewer
Brian Farrell
Marty Cappelletti Marty Cappelletti   See fewer
Kathleen Beller
Jean Cappelletti Jean Cappelletti   See fewer
Steve Guttenberg
Mike Cappelletti Mike Cappelletti   See fewer
Paul Picerni
Joe Paterno Joe Paterno   See fewer
Stephen Parr
Eddie O'Neil Eddie O'Neil   See fewer
David Hooks
Archbishop Archbishop   See fewer
June Dayton
Mrs. Frome Mrs. Frome   See fewer
James Karen
Dr. Wingreen Dr. Wingreen   See fewer
David Garfield
Dr. Klunick Dr. Klunick   See fewer
Joe George
Man at Practice #1 (as Joseph George) Man at Practice #1 (as Joseph George)   See fewer
Ted Noose
Man at Practice #2 Man at Practice #2   See fewer
Alan McRae
Intern (as Allen McRae) Intern (as Allen McRae)   See fewer
Patrik Baldauff
Reporter (as Patrick Balduff) Reporter (as Patrick Balduff)   See fewer
Brett Marx
Joey's Teammate Joey's Teammate   See fewer
Marcy Vosburgh
T.V. Reporter T.V. Reporter   See fewer
Charles Bracy
Player in Locker Room #1 Player in Locker Room #1   See fewer
J. Andrew Kenny
Player in Locker Room #2 Player in Locker Room #2   See fewer
Franko C. Spolar
Umpire (as Frank Spolar) Umpire (as Frank Spolar)   See fewer
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