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

My recollection of Something for Joey

The first time I saw something for Joey as a child. As I recall this movie made me cry, laugh, and take deep breaths in hopes of a miracle. I have never seen such a movie that has had such an impact on my life. I remember seeing this movie an not moving from the set. I have been searching for it sense then and have not found it. I have written to T.V. stations requesting that it be played and have had no success. Something for Joey is a reality for so many of us. I wish that this movie would show on air once again so I can see it and show it to my children. You cannot imagine the happiness this site has given me to once again see the two brothers embrace and showing their love for each other in their time of need.