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Brian's Song

Brian's Song

19717.21h 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.

Directed by Buzz Kulik
Written by William Blinn, Al Silverman, Gale Sayers
Produced by Paul Junger Witt
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Top 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

A

Abe Gibron

Abe Gibron

J

Jack Concannon

Jack Concannon

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Ed O'Bradovich

Ed O'Bradovich

Themes & Keywords

friendshipsportsamerican footballterminal illnesscancerreflectiveanxiousfactualadmiring

About Brian's Song

Brian's Song is a drama, tv movie film released in 1971 exploring themes of friendship, sports, american football, terminal illness, cancer, reflective. Directed by Buzz Kulik, it stars James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden. 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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