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Brian's Song is a 1971 ABC Movie of the Week that recounts the life of Brian Piccolo ( James Caan ), a Chicago Bears football player stricken with terminal cancer, focusing on his friendship with teammate Gale Sayers ( Billy Dee Williams ).
This highly-acclaimed winner of five Emmy Awards is one of the best-loved movies ever made for television. It's the true story of a special relationship betw...
It's the true story of a special relationship between two professional football players, Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) and Brian Piccolo (James Caan). Both star players for the Chicago Bears...
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Brian's Song is the 2001 American remake of the 1971 television film Brian's Song, telling the story of Brian Piccolo , a white running back who meets, clashes with and befriends fellow Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (Mekhi Phifer).
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Brian's Song is a 1971 TV movie based on a true story of two teammates on the Chicago Bears, one white and one black, who become close friends despite racial barriers. The film has positive reviews from critics and audiences, praising the performances of James Caan and Billy Dee Williams.
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Dec 2, 2001 · Based on a true story, this drama follows the bond between Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, two Chicago Bears players in the 1960s. One of them has a fatal disease and the other helps him fight it.
Based on a true story, BRIAN'S SONG depicts the bond between Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) and Brian Piccolo (James Caan), two Chicago Bears players who became roommates and best friends. The movie follows their journey from injury to illness, and the support they gave each other.
