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Brian's Song (1971) · Cineora

Brian's Song poster

A BUZZ KULIK FILM

Brian's Song

19711h 13mGMovie

DramaTV Movie

IMDb7.5/ 10 · 9.7K votes

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.

Heartwarming
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Friendship
Sports
Grief

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a comfort rewatch, a quick watch and family night. Contains self-harm or suicide.

DirectorBuzz Kulik

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.3 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

James CaanBrian Piccolo

Billy Dee WilliamsGale Sayers

Jack WardenCoach Halas

Bernie CaseyJ.C. Caroline

Shelley FabaresJoy Piccolo

David HuddlestonEd McCaskey

Judy PaceLinda Sayers

Abe GibronAbe Gibron

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