Something for Joey
Originally released in 1977. Something for Joey is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Lou Antonio.
Starring Geraldine Page, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, and Marc Singer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Geraldine Page
as Ann Cappelletti
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
as John Cappelletti Sr
Marc Singer
as John Cappelletti
Jeff Lynas
as Joey Cappelletti
Linda Kelsey
as Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator
Brian Farrell
as Marty Cappelletti
Kathleen Beller
as Jean Cappelletti
Steve Guttenberg
as Mike Cappelletti
Paul Picerni
as Joe Paterno
Stephen Parr
as Eddie O'Neil
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- MTM Enterprises
- MTM Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Something for Joey?
Something for Joey was directed by Lou Antonio.
How long is Something for Joey?
Something for Joey has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Something for Joey released?
Something for Joey was released on April 6, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Something for Joey?
The main cast of Something for Joey includes Geraldine Page, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Marc Singer, Jeff Lynas, Linda Kelsey.