Something for Joey

IMDb link: 0076738
IMDb rating: 7.9 (594 votes)
Genres: Drama, Sport
Director: Lou Antonio
Cast: Marc Singer, Geraldine Page, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Jeff Lynas and others

Release date: 6 Apr 1977
Release year: 1977
Runtime: 96 minutes
Country: United States
Keywords: year 1973, 1970s, penn state, touchdown, locker room, leukemia, 21 year old, birthday wish, wish, dying child

Plot:

This is based on the true story about the relationship between Penn State football player John Cappelletti, Jr. 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 boundries, and goes beyond making touchdowns and winning awards.

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