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
