Brian's Song

Brian's Song (1971)

PG
30/11/1971 (GB)
Drama, TV Movie
1h 13m

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.

  • Buzz KulikDirector
  • William BlinnWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • friendship
  • sports
  • american football
  • terminal illness
  • cancer
  • reflective
  • anxious
  • factual
  • admiring

Top Billed Cast

James Caan

James Caan

Brian Piccolo

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Gale Sayers

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Coach Halas

Bernie Casey

Bernie Casey

J.C. Caroline

Shelley Fabares

Shelley Fabares

Joy Piccolo

David Huddleston

David Huddleston

Ed McCaskey

Judy Pace

Judy Pace

Linda Sayers

Abe Gibron

Abe Gibron

Jack Concannon

Jack Concannon

Ed O'Bradovich

Ed O'Bradovich

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