Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| James Caan | ... | Brian Piccolo | |
| Billy Dee Williams | ... | Gale Sayers | |
| Jack Warden | ... | Coach Halas | |
| Bernie Casey | ... | J.C. Caroline | |
| Shelley Fabares | ... | Joy Piccolo | |
| David Huddleston | ... | Ed McCaskey | |
| Judy Pace | ... | Linda Sayers | |
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Abe Gibron | ... | Abe Gibron |
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Jack Concannon | ... | Jack Concannon |
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Ed O'Bradovich | ... | Ed O'Bradovich |
| The Chicago Bears Players | ... | The Chicago Bear Players | |
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The Chicago Bears Coaches | ... | The Chicago Bear Coaches |
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The Chicago Bears Staff | ... | The Chicago Bear Staff |
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Harold 'Happy' Hairston | ... | Veteran Player #1 (as Happy Hairston) |
| Ron Feinberg | ... | Veteran Player #2 | |
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Gale Sayers joins the Chicago Bears and is befriended by Brian Piccolo, an over-achieving running back. Although they compete for the same spot on the team, and despite the fact that Sayers is black and Piccolo white, they become roommates on the road and very close friends, especially when Sayers is injured and Piccolo helps his recovery. Later, they and their wives must both deal with the harsh reality of Piccolo's cancer. Written by Jerry Milani <jmilani@ix.netcom.com>
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remade | male objectification | male friendship | weigh in | wrapped in a towel |Taglines:
An inspiring true story of friendship and courage.Parents Guide:
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Country:
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30 November 1971 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Written and Performed by Michel Legrand Et Son Orchestre
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As talented of a player that Sayers was he never played in a post-season game. The Bears didn't get to the playoffs his whole professional career. See more »Goofs
When his team mates visit Brian in a Chicago hospital, they are drinking Brown Derby beer. Brown Derby beer was only sold in California. See more »Quotes
Brian Piccolo: Well, on uh, Fake Draw Screen Right I uh, pick up the linebacker if he's comin, 'less of course it's Butkus, then I simply notify the quarterback to send for a preacher.See more »
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Brian's SongWritten and Performed by Michel Legrand Et Son Orchestre
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It's a football movie, a buddy movie, a comedy and a tragedy, with actual game footage of the inimitable Gale Sayers. It's the one movie (Pride of the Yankees might be one other) that it's all right for guys to get weepy over. Just a great, great film. DO NOT be fooled and accidentally rent the wimpy remake. James Caan and Billy Dee Williams are perfect as the two teammates who become friends and then even more. You WILL tear up and get a lump in your throat during the "I love Brian Piccolo" speech. If you don't there is something seriously wrong with you.