Brian's Song
1971Based 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)