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Brian's Song

Brian's Song
★ 7.3/10•1971•1h 13m•G•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.

Buzz Kulik · Director

William Blinn · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 30, 1971

Actors

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

Harold 'Happy' Hairston

Veteran Player #1

Ron Feinberg

Ron Feinberg

Veteran Player #2

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Roommate

Jim Boeke

Veteran Player #3

Larry Delaney

Dr. Fox

Stephen Coit

Mr. Eberle

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