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Brian's Song is a 1971 ABC Movie of the Week that recounts the life of Brian Piccolo ( James Caan ), a Chicago Bears football player stricken with terminal cancer, focusing on his friendship with teammate Gale Sayers ( Billy Dee Williams ). Piccolo's and Sayers's sharply differing temperaments and racial backgrounds made them unlikely to become ...
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- William Blinn
Nov 30, 1971 · Based on a true story, Brian's Song depicts the bond between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, one white and one black, who face racism and cancer. The movie won five Primetime Emmys and features James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, and the theme song by Michel Legrand.
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- Buzz Kulik
- 1971-11-30
Nov 30, 2021 · The 1971 film based on the true story of Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, two NFL players who became close friends despite their racial and cultural differences. The film won five Emmys and a Grammy, and remains a beloved sports movie after 50 years.
- Jim Mckairnes
Chicago Bears rookie Gale Sayers forms a bond with running back Brian Piccolo, dying of cancer. 3,756 IMDb 7.5 1 h 14 min 1971. X-Ray G. Drama · Sports · Inspiring · Sad. Available to rent or buy.
Buoyed by standout performances from James Caan and Billy Dee Williams, Brian's Song is a touching tale of friendship whose central relationship transcends its standard sports movie moments....
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A TV movie based on the true story of Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, two teammates and friends on the Chicago Bears who faced racism and cancer. See the plot summaries, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
