Something for Joey (TV 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 lukemia. John and Joey's bond is a strong ... See full summary »

Director:

Lou Antonio

Writer:

Jerry McNeely

Stars:

Geraldine Page, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Marc Singer

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

This is based on the true story about the relationship between Penn State football player John Cappelletti and his younger brother Joey, who has lukemia. 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 boundries and goes beyond making touchdowns and winning awards.

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Plot Keywords:

cancer | leukemia | american football | based on true story | character name in title

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 April 1977 (USA)

Also Known As:

Algo para Joey

Filming Locations:

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$12,400,000 (Japan)

Company Credits

Production Co:

MTM Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Steve Guttenberg's debut of acting career.

User Reviews

Detailed and touching portrayal of family dynamics

This film is about the family interaction after a boy is found to have leukaemia.

It is particularly striking that this film is able to detail the human emotions, and the bond between brothers so well. It portrays John and Joey as an inseparable pair of siblings, and they would do anything to make each other happy. John agrees to do the unachievable to make Joey happy, and this strive for success inspired by another person is something that is touching and remarkable. For a moment, I worried about sibling rivalry between John and joey due to the difference in ability, but fortunately this does not happen. The joy of the family when Joey walks again is so real and convincing. Of course, the final scene is so touching that sends me to tears.

It has a simple plot, but it is so effective in provoking feelings. It is so real, so human and it portrays something that is so close to our hearts.