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Something for Joey

62 %|Apr 5, 1977|TV Movie, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Lou Antonio
Director
Jerry McNeely
Producer
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Jerry McNeely
Writer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Gary Griffin
Editor
Sydney Z. Litwack
Art Direction
Warren Welch
Set Decoration

Cast

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