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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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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 1977-04-05
- video_camera_front Companies MTM Enterprises, MTM Entertainment
- timer Runtime: 96 Mins
- star Rating: 6.2 / 10
- favorite Likes: 4 Likes
- info IMDB ID tt0076738
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smart_display Cast

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

Alan McRae
Intern

Patrik Baldauff
Reporter

Brett Marx
Joey's Teammate

Marcy Vosburgh
T.V. Reporter

Charles Bracy
Player In Locker Room #1

J. Andrew Kenny
Player in Locker Room #2

Franko C. Spolar
Umpire
groups Crew

Lou Antonio
Director

Jerry McNeely
Producer

David Shire
Original Music Composer

Jerry McNeely
Writer

Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography

Gary Griffin
Editor

Sydney Z. Litwack
Art Direction

Warren Welch
Set Decoration

Robert Harris Jr.
Costume Design

Aida Swinson
Costume Design

Jean Austin
Hairstylist

Robert Sidell
Makeup Artist

Tony Garber
Dialogue Editor

Tom Stevens
Sound Effects Editor

John C. Finn III
Camera Operator

Else Blangsted
Music Editor

Victoria Gail Weisbart
Script Supervisor
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