Something for Joey (1977)
1h 36m
Running Time
April 5, 1977Release Date
Something for Joey (1977)
1h 36m
Running Time
April 5, 1977Release Date
Plot.
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.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Geraldine Page
Ann Cappelletti
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
John Cappelletti Sr
Marc Singer
John Cappelletti
Jeff Lynas
Joey Cappelletti
Linda Kelsey
Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator
Lou Antonio
Director
Brian Farrell
Marty Cappelletti
Kathleen Beller
Jean Cappelletti
Jerry McNeely
Writer
David Shire
Composer
Steve Guttenberg
Mike Cappelletti
Paul Picerni
Joe Paterno
Gayne Rescher
Cinematographer
Stephen Parr
Eddie O'Neil
Gary Griffin
Editor
June Dayton
Mrs. Frome
James Karen
Dr. Wingreen
David Garfield
Dr. Klunick
Kevin McKenzie
Mark
Odessa Cleveland
Judy
Mel Gallagher
Steve
Joe George
Man at Practice #1
Ted Noose
Man at Practice #2
Alan McRae
Intern
Patrik Baldauff
Reporter
Brett Marx
Joey's Teammate
Marcy Vosburgh
T.V. Reporter
Charles Bracy
Player In Locker Room #1
J. Andrew Kenny
Player in Locker Room #2
Franko C. Spolar
Umpire
Robert Sidell
Makeup Artist
Tom Stevens
Sound Effects Editor
Details.
Wiki.
Something for Joey is a 1977 American made-for-television sport drama film about the relationship between college football player John Cappelletti (portrayed by Marc Singer), and his younger brother Joey (Jeff Lynas). Other cast members included Geraldine Page, Linda Kelsey and Steve Guttenberg. It appeared on the CBS television network.