Something for Joey (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 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.
Director: Lou Antonio
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Geraldine Page as Ann Cappelletti |
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Gerald S. O'Loughlin as John Cappelletti Sr |
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Marc Singer as John Cappelletti |
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Jeff Lynas as Joey Cappelletti |
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Linda Kelsey as Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator |
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Brian Farrell as Marty Cappelletti |
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Kathleen Beller as Jean Cappelletti |
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Steve Guttenberg as Mike Cappelletti |
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Paul Picerni as Joe Paterno |
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Stephen Parr as Eddie O'Neil |
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June Dayton as Mrs. Frome |
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James Karen as Dr. Wingreen |
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David Garfield as Dr. Klunick |
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Kevin McKenzie as Mark |
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Odessa Cleveland as Judy |
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Mel Gallagher as Steve |
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Joe George as Man at Practice #1 |
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Ted Noose as Man at Practice #2 |
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Alan McRae as Intern |
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Patrik Baldauff as Reporter |
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Brett Marx as Joey's Teammate |
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Marcy Vosburgh as T.V. Reporter |
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Charles Bracy as Player In Locker Room #1 |
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J. Andrew Kenny as Player in Locker Room #2 |
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Franko C. Spolar as Umpire |
| Directing | Lou Antonio | Director |
| Writing | Jerry McNeely | Writer |
| Production | Jerry McNeely | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jean Austin | Hairstylist |
| Directing | Victoria Gail Weisbart | Script Supervisor |
| Sound | Tom Stevens | Sound Effects Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Harris Jr. | Costume Design |
| Editing | Tony Garber | Dialogue Editor |
| Camera | Gayne Rescher | Director of Photography |
| Sound | David Shire | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Gary Griffin | Editor |
| Art | Sydney Z. Litwack | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Aida Swinson | Costume Design |
| Camera | John C. Finn III | Camera Operator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Sidell | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Warren Welch | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Else Blangsted | Music Editor |