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Brian's Song (2001)

TV Movie  -  88 min  -  Drama | Sport
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The story of professional football players Gale Sayes and Brian Piccolo, and how their friendship on and off the field was affected when Piccolo contracted a fatal disease.

Director:

John Gray

Writers:

Gale Sayers (book), Al Silverman (book), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Mekhi Phifer, Sean Maher and Paula Cale
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Brian's Song -- The story of professional football players Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, and how their friendship on and off the field was affected when Piccolo contracted a fatal disease. Brian's Song -- The story of professional football players Gale Sayes and Brian Piccolo, and how their friendship on and off the field was affected when Piccolo contracted a fatal disease.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Maher ...
Mekhi Phifer ...
Paula Cale Paula Cale ...
Elise Neal ...
Aidan Devine ...
Dean McDermott ...
Ralph Kurek
Ben Gazzara ...
Michael Boisvert ...
Jeff Ironi Jeff Ironi ...
Shane Daly ...
Bill Filbert
Bruce Gooch ...
Craig Eldridge Craig Eldridge ...
Doctor Beattie
Michael Millar Michael Millar ...
Doctor Fox
Shawn Lawrence ...
Doctor O'Conner
Erika Cohen Erika Cohen ...
Nurse
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American football players Brian Piccolo, of Italian descent with the gift of the gab, and Gale Sayers, black and a social cripple, both join the Chicago Bears. They don't get along, but coach's plan to mix races as roomies forces them to do so. When Gale is about to give up with a knee injury, Brian kicks and helps him till he gets back, and they become friends. Just when Brian gets off the bench in a new position, he's diagnosed with embryonal carcinoma, and when that's cured other dangerous cancers: his career is over, and his life a painful struggle for survival at best... Written by KGF Vissers  

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Plot Keywords:

Football Player | American Football | Fatal Illness | Integration | Sports Team  | See more »

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The Greatest Victories In Life Don't Always Happen On The Field.

Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Brian éneke See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

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Columbia TriStar Television, Storyline Entertainment See more »
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Stereo

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Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Remake of Brian's Song (1971) See more »