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Director:

Lou Antonio

Writer:

Jerry McNeely (writer)

Contact:

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Release Date:

6 April 1977 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama | Sport more

Plot:

This is based on the true story about the relationship between Penn State football player John Cappelletti and his younger brother Joey... more | add synopsis

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations more

User Comments:

Still Touching After All These Years more (6 total)


Cast

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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
David Hooks ... Archbishop
June Dayton ... Mrs. Frome

James Karen ... Dr. Wingreen
David Garfield ... Dr. Klunick
Kevin McKenzie ... Mark
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Additional Details

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:Not Rated


Fun Stuff

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Steve Guttenberg's TV debut. more


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Still Touching After All These Years, 26 December 2007
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Author: Jack Spencer (jack31961@yahoo.com) from United States

I watched this movie on ESPN Classic on Christmas day. I had never seen it before, and knew it was going to be sad. Because I knew what to expect however, I had just a few tears. The movie is classic 70's biography, the music, editing etc.. They just have that certain style. The story is a touching as they come. The Cappelletti family were extraordinary people. The kind of folks anyone would like to meet. The relationship between John and Joey, was special, and not the kind most siblings have. But of course the circumstances here, were anything but normal. I enjoy films about football very much, but the football is secondary here. Thats okay, it still tells you about one of the greatest players ever in college football. Most of all, you admire the extraordinary bravery of a young boy, who faces a terminal illness. He, his brother, and the story of the entire family will lift you, and inspire you. It is worth the tears.

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