05/04/1977
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
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