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30 November 1971 (USA)
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An inspiring true story of friendship and courage.
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Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 7 wins
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5 nominations
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Weekly Poll Results: Best Football Movie
(From FilmJunk. 2 September 2009, 9:15 AM, PDT)
Emmy-Winning Actor Jack Warden Dies at 85
(From WENN. 21 July 2006)
(From FilmJunk. 2 September 2009, 9:15 AM, PDT)
Emmy-Winning Actor Jack Warden Dies at 85
(From WENN. 21 July 2006)
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I cried......
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | James Caan | ... | Brian Piccolo |
 | Billy Dee Williams | ... | Gale Sayers |
 | Jack Warden | ... | Coach George 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 |
| The Chicago Bears Players | ... | Themselves |
| The Chicago Bears Coaches | ... | Themselves |
| The Chicago Bears Staff | ... | Themselves |
| Harold 'Happy' Hairston | ... | Veteran Player #1 (as Happy Hairston) |
| Ron Feinberg | ... | Veteran Player #2 (Doug Atkins) |
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In real life, 'James Caan' (who had been a football player in high school) was a much better athlete than Billy Dee Williams; but in the movie Williams' character, Gale Sayers, was supposed to surpass Cann's character, Brian Piccolo, in playing ability. So when they were racing on film, Caan was forced to slow down considerably so that Williams could beat him.
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Continuity: When Sayers gets out of the cab, he picks up the ball. His position relative to the fence post changes. Also, the tail of his coat is flipped up.
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Assistant coach:
Piccolo, you bone-headed spaghetti eater, that was Fake Draw Screen Right. What the hell do you do on Fake Draw Screen Right?
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Referenced in "Family Guy: Movin' Out (Brian's Song) (#6.2)" (2007)
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Yes, I did. Anyone who doesn't the first (and probably second) time they see it is not human. The film does a fantastic job of establishing a strong bond between the two lead characters, played by James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. Then, at the end, when Billy Dee says "I love Brian Piccolo..." I lost it! Blubbering! This is one outstanding film. If you decide to watch it, have your tissues handy towards the end!