Something for Joey
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.
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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
June Dayton
Mrs. Frome
James Karen
Dr. Wingreen
David Garfield
Dr. Klunick
Kevin McKenzie
Mark
Odessa Cleveland
Judy
Mel Gallagher
Steve
Joe George
Man at Practice #1
Ted Noose
Man at Practice #2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Antonio
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry McNeely
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Something for Joey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- MTM Enterprises, MTM Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Antonio
Jerry McNeely
David Shire
Gayne Rescher
Gary Griffin
Jerry McNeely
Department Leadership Roster
Lou Antonio
Director
Jerry McNeely
Producer
Jerry McNeely
Writer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Robert Harris Jr.
Costume Design
Aida Swinson
Costume Design
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Gary Griffin
Editor
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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.
Who directed Something for Joey?
Something for Joey was directed by Lou Antonio.
Who stars in Something for Joey?
The principal cast of Something for Joey includes Geraldine Page, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Marc Singer, Jeff Lynas, Linda Kelsey.
When was Something for Joey released and how long is it?
Something for Joey was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Something for Joey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something for Joey was composed by David Shire.