Movie

Brian's Song

1971★ 7.3 · 941h 13mDramaTV Movie

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.

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Cast

James Caan
as Brian Piccolo

Billy Dee Williams
as Gale Sayers

Jack Warden
as Coach Halas

Shelley Fabares
as Joy Piccolo

David Huddleston
as Ed McCaskey

Bernie Casey
as J.C. Caroline

Doreen Lang
as Nurse #1

Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Roommate

Dick Butkus
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)

Judy Pace
as Linda Sayers

Stu Nahan
as Speaker

Ron Feinberg
as Veteran Player #2

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Release date: 1971-11-30

Runtime: 1h 13m

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DramaTV Movie

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