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Brian's Song

1971

1h 13m

7.20

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.

Cast

James Caan

Brian Piccolo

Billy Dee Williams

Gale Sayers

Jack Warden

Coach Halas

Bernie Casey

J.C. Caroline

Shelley Fabares

Joy Piccolo

David Huddleston

Ed McCaskey

Judy Pace

Linda Sayers

Ron Feinberg

Veteran Player #2

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Roommate

Doreen Lang

Nurse #1

Stu Nahan

Speaker

Mario Machado

Reporter #1

Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus (uncredited)

Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)

Abe Gibron

Abe Gibron

Jack Concannon

Jack Concannon

Ed O'Bradovich

Ed O'Bradovich

Harold 'Happy' Hairston

Veteran Player #1

Jim Boeke

Veteran Player #3

Larry Delaney

Dr. Fox

Stephen Coit

Mr. Eberle

Jennifer Kulik

Nurse #2

Allen Secher

Hotel Man

Bud Furillo

Reporter #2

Jack Wells

Toastmaster

January L'Angelle

Girl in Hospital (uncredited)

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