
06/04/1977
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.

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

June Dayton
as Mrs. Frome

James Karen
as Dr. Wingreen

David Garfield
as Dr. Klunick

Kevin McKenzie
as Mark

Odessa Cleveland
as Judy

Mel Gallagher
as Steve

Joe George
as Man at Practice #1

Ted Noose
as Man at Practice #2

Alan McRae
as Intern

Patrik Baldauff
as Reporter

Brett Marx
as Joey's Teammate

Marcy Vosburgh
as T.V. Reporter

Charles Bracy
as Player In Locker Room #1

J. Andrew Kenny
as Player in Locker Room #2

Franko C. Spolar
as Umpire
20 Movies Similar