Something for Joey
7.9
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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Cast
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Geraldine Page
Ann Cappelletti
Known for
The Rescuers
Interiors
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
John Cappelletti Sr
Known for
Automan
In Cold Blood
Lou Antonio
Known for
Cool Hand Luke
America America
Jerry McNeely
Gayne Rescher
Marc Singer
John Cappelletti
Known for
V
The Beastmaster
Roger Young
David Shire
Jeff Lynas
Joey Cappelletti
Also in
Lies My Father Told Me
Breaking Point
Robert Sidell
Linda Kelsey
Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator
Known for
The Babysitter's Seduction
Tom Stevens
Lou Antonio Director · Jerry McNeely Writer David Shire Composer
United States release April 6, 1977 · Produced in United States · Production MTM Entertainment
Production
MTM Enterprises
Production · Distribution
MTM Entertainment
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · April 6, 1977
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Japan
December 10, 1977 · theatrical release
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