Brian's Song
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Brian's Song

(1971)Directed by Buzz Kulik73 min · GDrama, TV Movie

Brian Piccolo (James Caan) is a loud, scrappy running back for the Chicago Bears, fighting for a spot behind the quiet star Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams). Buzz Kulik follows their rivalry as it turns into a friendship, the NFL's first interracial roommates, after Piccolo learns he is dying. In the last scenes Sayers holds a trophy in his hands and talks about his friend, Piccolo's wife Joy (Shelley Fabares) nearby.

James Caanas Brian Piccolo
Billy Dee Williamsas Gale Sayers
Jack Wardenas Coach Halas
Bernie Caseyas J.C. Caroline
Shelley Fabaresas Joy Piccolo
David Huddlestonas Ed McCaskey
Judy Paceas Linda Sayers
Abe Gibronas Abe Gibron
Jack Concannonas Jack Concannon
Ed O'Bradovichas Ed O'Bradovich
Harold 'Happy' Hairstonas Veteran Player #1
Ron Feinbergas Veteran Player #2
Ji-Tu Cumbukaas Roommate
JBJim Boekeas Veteran Player #3
Larry Delaneyas Dr. Fox
SCStephen Coitas Mr. Eberle
Doreen Langas Nurse #1
Jennifer Kulikas Nurse #2
Allen Secheras Hotel Man
Stu Nahanas Speaker
Mario Machadoas Reporter #1
Bud Furilloas Reporter #2
Jack Wellsas Toastmaster
Dick Butkusas Dick Butkus (uncredited)