Brian's Song (1971)

Brian's Song (1971)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1971-11-30 United States of America 73 Min. PG-13
7.2 87 votes
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.

Cast

James Caan is Brian Piccolo
Brian Piccolo
Billy Dee Williams is Gale Sayers
Gale Sayers
Jack Warden is Coach Halas
Coach Halas
Bernie Casey is J.C. Caroline
J.C. Caroline
Shelley Fabares is Joy Piccolo
Joy Piccolo
David Huddleston is Ed McCaskey
Ed McCaskey
Judy Pace is Linda Sayers
Linda Sayers
Abe Gibron is Abe Gibron
Abe Gibron
Jack Concannon is Jack Concannon
Jack Concannon
Ed O'Bradovich is Ed O'Bradovich
Ed O'Bradovich
Harold 'Happy' Hairston is Veteran Player #1
Veteran Player #1
Ron Feinberg is Veteran Player #2
Veteran Player #2
Ji-Tu Cumbuka is Roommate
Roommate
Jim Boeke is Veteran Player #3
Veteran Player #3
Larry Delaney is Dr. Fox
Dr. Fox
Stephen Coit is Mr. Eberle
Mr. Eberle
Doreen Lang is Nurse #1
Nurse #1
Jennifer Kulik is Nurse #2
Nurse #2
Allen Secher is Hotel Man
Hotel Man
Stu Nahan is Speaker
Speaker
Mario Machado is Reporter #1
Reporter #1
Bud Furillo is Reporter #2
Reporter #2
Jack Wells is Toastmaster
Toastmaster
Dick Butkus is Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Mike Ditka is Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)
January L'Angelle is Girl in Hospital (uncredited)
Girl in Hospital (uncredited)

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