Brian's Song

Brian's Song

73 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Nov. 30, 1971

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

Brian's Song

73 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Nov. 30, 1971

Brian's Song
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Screen Gems Television
Original title Brian's Song
Directors Richard Learman, Eddie Saeta, Buzz Kulik
Writers Al Silverman, Gale Sayers, William Blinn

Cast

James Caan

as Brian Piccolo

Billy Dee Williams

as Gale Sayers

Jack Warden

as Coach Halas

Bernie Casey

as J.C. Caroline

Shelley Fabares

as Joy Piccolo

David Huddleston

as Ed McCaskey

Judy Pace

as Linda Sayers

Abe Gibron

as Abe Gibron

Jack Concannon

as Jack Concannon

Ed O'Bradovich

as Ed O'Bradovich

Harold 'Happy' Hairston

as Veteran Player #1

Ron Feinberg

as Veteran Player #2

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

as Roommate

Jim Boeke

as Veteran Player #3

Larry Delaney

as Dr. Fox

Stephen Coit

as Mr. Eberle

Doreen Lang

as Nurse #1

Jennifer Kulik

as Nurse #2

Allen Secher

as Hotel Man

Stu Nahan

as Speaker

Mario Machado

as Reporter #1

Bud Furillo

as Reporter #2

Jack Wells

as Toastmaster

Dick Butkus

as Dick Butkus (uncredited)

Mike Ditka

as Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)

January L'Angelle

as Girl in Hospital (uncredited)