Something for Joey
Something for Joey is a 1977 American made-for-television sport drama film about the relationship between college football player John Cappelletti, and his younger brother Joey. Other cast members included Geraldine Page, Linda Kelsey and Steve Guttenberg. It appeared on the CBS television network.
Plot
Joey battled leukemia since the age of three, and was one of the first children to undergo chemotherapy for the disease. The story traces John through his years at Penn State seeking the Heisman Trophy, and Joey his preteens, as each brother inspires the other, and their family around them, to try harder in life.John wins the Heisman during a downturn in Joey's illness. During his acceptance speech, John names Joey as his prime motivator, then gradually breaks down in tears, as he tells everyone he wants Joey to have his trophy, for inspiring him and for enduring so much difficulty with leukemia. The whole Cappelletti family is there, and Joey runs to John's side.
The film ends by revealing Joey succumbed to his leukemia and died with John by his side on April 8, 1976.
Cast
- Geraldine Page as Anne Cappelletti
- Gerald S. O'Loughlin as John Cappelletti Sr
- Marc Singer as John Cappelletti
- Jeffrey Lynas as Joey Cappelletti
- Paul Picerni as Joe Paterno
- Kathleen Beller as Jean Cappelletti
- Linda Kelsey as Joyce Cappelletti
- Steve Guttenberg as Michael Cappelletti
- James Karen as Dr. Wingreen