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Something for Joey (1977)

1977-04-05 · 1h 36m · EN
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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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Lou AntonioDirectorJerry McNeelyWriter

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Geraldine PageGeraldine PageAnn CappellettiGerald S. O'LoughlinGerald S. O'LoughlinJohn Cappelletti SrMarc SingerMarc SingerJohn CappellettiJeff LynasJeff LynasJoey CappellettiLinda KelseyLinda KelseyJoyce Cappelletti, NarratorBrian FarrellBrian FarrellMarty CappellettiKathleen BellerKathleen BellerJean CappellettiSteve GuttenbergSteve GuttenbergMike CappellettiPaul PicerniPaul PicerniJoe PaternoStephen ParrStephen ParrEddie O'NeilJune DaytonJune DaytonMrs. FromeJames KarenJames KarenDr. Wingreen

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinitySportsDialogue densityDramaDirector preference233185Actor preference28049 · 278027 · 75747Country preferenceUs

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What is Something for Joey about?

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.

How long is Something for Joey?

Something for Joey has a runtime of 96 minutes.