Brian's Song

Brian's Song (1971)


  • Genre: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1971-11-30
  • User Rating: 7.2/10 from 83 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 13min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Screen Gems Television
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Buzz Kulik
star 7.2/10
From 83 Ratings

Summary

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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  • James Caan

    as Brian Piccolo
  • Billy Dee Williams

    as Gale Sayers
  • Jack Warden

    as Coach Halas
  • Bernie Casey

    as J.C. Caroline
  • Shelley Fabares

    as Joy Piccolo
  • David Huddleston

    as Ed McCaskey
  • Judy Pace

    as Linda Sayers
  • Abe Gibron

    as Abe Gibron
  • Jack Concannon

    as Jack Concannon
  • Ed O'Bradovich

    as Ed O'Bradovich
  • Harold 'Happy' Hairston

    as Veteran Player #1
  • Ron Feinberg

    as Veteran Player #2
  • Ji-Tu Cumbuka

    as Roommate
  • Jim Boeke

    as Veteran Player #3
  • Larry Delaney

    as Dr. Fox
  • Stephen Coit

    as Mr. Eberle
  • Doreen Lang

    as Nurse #1
  • Jennifer Kulik

    as Nurse #2
  • Allen Secher

    as Hotel Man
  • Stu Nahan

    as Speaker
  • Mario Machado

    as Reporter #1
  • Bud Furillo

    as Reporter #2
  • Jack Wells

    as Toastmaster
  • Dick Butkus

    as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
  • Mike Ditka

    as Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • January L'Angelle

    as Girl in Hospital (uncredited)
Writing William Blinn Writer
Directing Buzz Kulik Director
Sound Michel Legrand Original Music Composer
Sound Alfred E. Overton Sound Mixer
Crew Jack Newman Thanks
Crew Joe Guarracino Thanks
Crew Steve Sabol Thanks
Production Paul Junger Witt Producer
Production Tony Thomas Associate Producer
Sound George C. Emick Sound Editor
Camera Dave Friedman Still Photographer
Crew Ernie Ernse Thanks
Sound Harold E. Wooley Sound Editor
Directing Richard Learman Second Assistant Director
Sound Wayne Fury Sound Editor
Sound Marvin I. Kosberg Sound Editor
Sound Ralph Hickey Sound Editor
Sound Paul Laune Sound Editor
Sound William J. Montague Sound Mixer
Sound Monty Pearce Sound Editor
Art Frank Lombardo Set Decoration
Writing Al Silverman Book
Writing Gale Sayers Book
Editing Bud S. Isaacs Editor
Production Renée Valente Casting
Production Eddie Saeta Unit Production Manager
Camera Joseph F. Biroc Director of Photography
Art Ross Bellah Art Direction
Directing Eddie Saeta Assistant Director

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