Brian's Song (1971)
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Director: Buzz Kulik
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: November 30, 1971
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
- Abe Gibron - Abe Gibron
- Jack Concannon - Jack Concannon
- Ed O'Bradovich - Ed O'Bradovich
Screenplay
- William Blinn
- Al Silverman (Book)
- Gale Sayers (Book)
Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Joseph F. Biroc
Editing: Bud S. Isaacs
Production: Screen Gems Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
friendship, sports, american football, terminal illness, cancer, reflective, anxious, factual, admiring
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brian's Song about?
- Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
- Who directed Brian's Song?
- Brian's Song was directed by Buzz Kulik.
- Who stars in Brian's Song?
- Brian's Song stars James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey, Shelley Fabares, David Huddleston.
- How long is Brian's Song?
- Brian's Song has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Brian's Song?
- Brian's Song is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Brian's Song produced?
- Brian's Song was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Brian's Song?
- The themes of Brian's Song include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Reflections on Life and Death.