Brian's Song (1971)

  • G
  • 11/30/1971 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 13m

Overview

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

Buzz Kulik

Director

William Blinn

Writer

Cast

James Caan's headshot

James Caan

Brian Piccolo
Billy Dee Williams's headshot

Billy Dee Williams

Gale Sayers
Jack Warden's headshot

Jack Warden

Coach Halas
Bernie Casey's headshot

Bernie Casey

J.C. Caroline
Shelley Fabares's headshot

Shelley Fabares

Joy Piccolo
David Huddleston's headshot

David Huddleston

Ed McCaskey
Judy Pace's headshot

Judy Pace

Linda Sayers
Abe Gibron's headshot

Abe Gibron

Abe Gibron

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