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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 Gerald S. O'Loughlin Marc Singer Jeff Lynas Linda Kelsey Brian Farrell Kathleen Beller Steve Guttenberg Paul Picerni Stephen Parr June Dayton James Karen David Garfield Kevin McKenzie Odessa Cleveland Mel Gallagher Joe George Ted Noose Alan McRae Patrik Baldauff Brett Marx Marcy Vosburgh Charles Bracy J. Andrew Kenny Franko C. Spolar
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