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Something for Joey (1977)
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 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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Genre:TV Movie, Drama
Written By:Jerry McNeely
In Theaters:4/6/1977
Box Office:
Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:MTM Enterprises, MTM Entertainment
Cast
Lou Antonio
Director
Geraldine Page
Ann Cappelletti
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
John Cappelletti Sr
Marc Singer
John Cappelletti
Jeff Lynas
Joey Cappelletti
Linda Kelsey
Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator
Brian Farrell
Marty Cappelletti
Kathleen Beller
Jean Cappelletti
Steve Guttenberg
Mike Cappelletti
Paul Picerni
Joe Paterno
Stephen Parr
Eddie O'Neil
June Dayton
Mrs. Frome
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