Brian's Song

Bernie Casey, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden

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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G, 73 min.

Directed by: Buzz Kulik

Released: May 1, 1970

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DVD Released: August 8, 2000

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  • May 31, 2009
    If you thought this was a bit sappy in 1970 you should watch it again. The thing practically oozes with overt sentimentality. Still, it's an indelible childhood memory for men of my generation and an almost iconic piece of '70s Americana. ...and yes, it still makes me cry (dam... ...( read more )
  • June 19, 2008
    This truly classic football movie is bound to get the tear ducts of even the most hardened dude flowing. Not particularly dated since 1971, this TV movie has some amazing performances from James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. The heartwrenching true story of Brian Piccolo not only ... ...( read more )
  • October 23, 2007
    This is one of the best films I've ever seen -- I lived in Aurora, Illinois when Brian died! I loved him as a Bear, and I was terribly saddened by his death -- I remember all that Gayle Sayers did for him, but I didn't know this much -- A Wonderful film --
  • May 29, 2007
    Great flick, very touching story.
  • January 8, 2009
    This is a real guy's movie...one in which it is "okay" to be seen shedding one tear. After all, it's about football!

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  • CodyLuv6
    May 12, 2007
    This movie was awesome. But it was very, very, very sad. :'(

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