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.
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
Lou Antonio
Director
Jerry McNeely
Writer, Producer
Gary Griffin
Editor
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
John C. Finn III
Camera Operator
Robert Harris Jr.
Costume Design
Aida Swinson
Costume Design
Jean Austin
Hairstylist
Robert Sidell
Makeup Artist
Tom Stevens
Sound Effects Editor
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Else Blangsted
Music Editor
Tony Garber
Dialogue Editor
Warren Welch
Set Decoration
Victoria Gail Weisbart
Script Supervisor
Sydney Z. Litwack
Art Direction
