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Feature film — 1971

Brian's Song (1971)

7.31h 13mDrama — TV Movie

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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A high-signal pick with 99 votes.

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Director: Buzz Kulik

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Cast & crew

James Caan as Brian Piccolo

James Caan

Brian Piccolo

Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers

Billy Dee Williams

Gale Sayers

Jack Warden as Coach Halas

Jack Warden

Coach Halas

Bernie Casey as J.C. Caroline

Bernie Casey

J.C. Caroline

Shelley Fabares as Joy Piccolo

Shelley Fabares

Joy Piccolo

David Huddleston as Ed McCaskey

David Huddleston

Ed McCaskey

Judy Pace as Linda Sayers

Judy Pace

Linda Sayers

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Abe Gibron

Abe Gibron

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Jack Concannon

Jack Concannon

E

Ed O'Bradovich

Ed O'Bradovich

H

Harold 'Happy' Hairston

Veteran Player #1

Ron Feinberg as Veteran Player #2

Ron Feinberg

Veteran Player #2

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