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Apr 6, 1977 · A TV movie based on the true story of John Cappelletti, a college football star who helped his brother Joey, who had leukemia. The movie shows their bond, challenges and triumphs in sports and life.
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- Drama, Sport
- Lou Antonio
- 1977-04-06
Something for Joey is a 1977 American made-for-television sport drama film about the relationship between college football player John Cappelletti (portrayed by Marc Singer), and his younger brother Joey (Jeff Lynas). Other cast members included Geraldine Page, Linda Kelsey and Steve Guttenberg.
- Drama Sport
Something for Joey is a 1977 drama about a football star and his leukemia-stricken brother. Find out where to watch and stream this true-life tearjerker, and see the cast, awards, and trailer.
A TV movie based on the true story of Penn State football player John Cappelletti, Jr. and his brother Joey, who has leukemia. The movie shows their bond and how John inspires Joey to overcome his illness.
A TV movie based on the true story of John Cappelletti, a football star who won the Heisman Trophy in 1973, and his brother Joey, who had leukemia. The movie explores their bond, challenges and triumphs as they faced the disease.
- Lou Antonio
- Geraldine Page
John Cappelletti, the 1973 Heisman Trophy winner, plays himself in this drama based on a true story. He tries to balance his college football career with his brother's illness and treatment.
- Drama
Overview. 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.
