Brian's Song
Brian's Song

Movie·1971·1h 13m

Brian's Song

Directed By

Buzz Kulik

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

Written By

William Blinn

Producer

Paul Junger Witt

Cinematography

Joseph F. Biroc

Music

Michel Legrand

Editor

Bud S. Isaacs

Themes

friendshipsportsamerican footballterminal illnesscancerreflectiveanxiousfactualadmiring

Production House

Screen Gems Television

Audience Score

73%

92 votes

Skip9%
Timepass20%
Go for it38%
Perfection33%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Rent

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// cast

Cast

James Caan

James Caan

Brian Piccolo

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Gale Sayers

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Coach Halas

Bernie Casey

Bernie Casey

J.C. Caroline

Shelley Fabares

Shelley Fabares

Joy Piccolo

David Huddleston

David Huddleston

Ed McCaskey

Judy Pace

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

Ron Feinberg

Veteran Player #2

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Roommate

Jim Boeke

Veteran Player #3

Larry Delaney

Dr. Fox

Stephen Coit

Mr. Eberle

Doreen Lang

Doreen Lang

Nurse #1

Jennifer Kulik

Nurse #2

// crew

Crew

Buzz Kulik

Buzz Kulik

Director

William Blinn

Writer

Michel Legrand

Michel Legrand

Original Music Composer

Paul Junger Witt

Paul Junger Witt

Producer

Joseph F. Biroc

Joseph F. Biroc

Director of Photography

Bud S. Isaacs

Editor

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