Brian’s Song (1971)

Biography, Drama, Made for TV, Sports

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys_-GuFb61o

Director: Buzz Kulik

Writer(s): William Blinn, Gale Sayers (book), Al Silverman (book)

Starring: James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey, Shelley Fabares, David Huddleston, Judy Pace, Abe Gibron, Jack Concannon, Ed O’Bradovich, The Chicago Bears Players, The Chicago Bears Coaches, The Chicago Bears Staff, Harold ‘Happy’ Hairston, Ron Feinberg, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Jim Boeke, Larry Delaney, Stephen Coit, Doreen Lang, Jennifer Kulik, Allen Secher, Stu Nahan, Mario Machado, Bud Furillo, Jack Wells, Dick Butkus, Mike Ditka, January L’Angelle

Synopsis: Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

Release Date: November 30, 1971 (USA) | Length: 73 min | Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport | Certificate: G