
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.
Ratings
3.5
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
Crew
Director
Writer
Producer
Hairstylist
Script Supervisor
Sound Effects Editor
Costume Design
Dialogue Editor
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer
Editor
Art Direction
Camera Operator
Makeup Artist
Set Decoration
Music Editor
Details
Release Date
1977-04-05
Runtime
96 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
MTM Enterprises
MTM Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Genres
TV Movie
Drama