Brian's Song
Brian's Song
Release: 1971-11-30
·Runtime: 73m
·★ 7.2
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Screen Gems Television
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
Ron Feinberg
as Veteran Player #2
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Roommate
Stephen Coit
as Mr. Eberle
Doreen Lang
as Nurse #1
Stu Nahan
as Speaker
Mario Machado
as Reporter #1
Dick Butkus
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Mike Ditka
as Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)
