Brian's Song (1971)

11/30/1971 (US) • 1h 13m

Drama, TV 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.

Top Billed Cast

James Caan

Brian Piccolo

Jack Warden

Coach Halas

Bernie Casey

J.C. Caroline

Shelley Fabares

Joy Piccolo

David Huddleston

Ed McCaskey

Judy Pace

Linda Sayers

Abe Gibron

Abe Gibron

Jack Concannon

Jack Concannon


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

friendship

sports

american football

terminal illness

cancer

reflective

anxious

factual

admiring

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