Movie Description
Brian's Song
(1971)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Buzz Kulik
- Producer : Paul Junger Witt
- Writer : William Blinn
- Editor : Bud S. Isaacs
- Cast : James Caan,Billy Dee Williams,Jack Warden,Bernie Casey,Shelley Fabares,David Huddleston,Judy Pace,Abe Gibron,Jack Concannon,Ed O'Bradovich,Harold 'Happy' Hairston,Ron Feinberg,Ji-Tu Cumbuka,Jim Boeke,Larry Delaney,Stephen Coit,Doreen Lang,Jennifer Kulik,Allen Secher,Stu Nahan,Mario Machado,Bud Furillo,Jack Wells,Dick Butkus,Mike Ditka,January L'Angelle
Cast
Brian Piccolo
Gale Sayers
Coach Halas
J.C. Caroline
Joy Piccolo
Ed McCaskey
Linda Sayers
Abe Gibron
Jack Concannon
Ed O'Bradovich
Veteran Player #1
Veteran Player #2
Roommate
Veteran Player #3
Dr. Fox
Mr. Eberle
Nurse #1
Nurse #2
Hotel Man
Speaker
Reporter #1
Reporter #2
Toastmaster
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)
Girl in Hospital (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleBrian's Song
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-11-30
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 13m
Production CompaniesScreen Gems Television
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
