Brian's Song
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A deeply moving true story of two football teammates whose friendship deepens profoundly when one faces terminal illness, balancing warmth and sorrow with quiet dignity.
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Essence
Ensemble
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
Abe Gibron
Abe Gibron
Jack Concannon
Jack Concannon
Ed O'Bradovich
Ed O'Bradovich
Harold 'Happy' Hairston
Veteran Player #1
Ron Feinberg
Veteran Player #2
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