Synopsis
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
IMDb7.9/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Lou AntonioDirector
- Jerry McNeelyWriter
- David ShireOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Geraldine PageAnn Cappelletti
- Gerald S. O'LoughlinJohn Cappelletti Sr
- Marc SingerJohn Cappelletti
- Jeff LynasJoey Cappelletti
- Linda KelseyJoyce Cappelletti, Narrator
- Brian FarrellMarty Cappelletti
- Kathleen BellerJean Cappelletti
- Steve GuttenbergMike Cappelletti
- Paul PicerniJoe Paterno
- Stephen ParrEddie O'Neil
- June DaytonMrs. Frome
- James KarenDr. Wingreen
Themes
sports