

Brian's Song
1971-11-30 · 73 min · ★ 7.3
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
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- Directors
- Buzz Kulik
- Production companies
- Screen Gems Television
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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James CaanBrian Piccolo
Billy Dee WilliamsGale Sayers
Jack WardenCoach Halas
Bernie CaseyJ.C. Caroline
Shelley FabaresJoy Piccolo
David HuddlestonEd McCaskey
Judy PaceLinda Sayers
Ron FeinbergVeteran Player #2
Ji-Tu CumbukaRoommate
Doreen LangNurse #1
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