Brian's Song
(1971)

Director: Buzz Kulik

Key Cast : Billy Dee Williams, James Caan, Jack Warden, Shelley Fabares, Judy Pace, Bernie Casey

Rating: G

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Sport

An inspiring true story of friendship and courage.

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 between two professional football players, Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) and Brian Piccolo (James Caan). 

Both star players for the Chicago Bears, Sayers and Piccolo soon become roommates and best friends.  When Sayers suffers a knee injury in mid-season, it is Piccolo who prods and inspires him to work toward a complete recovery.  Then fate deals a cruel blow:  Piccolo is stricken with malignant cancer.  The constant support and friendship of Sayers plays an important role in Piccolo’s heroic fight against the disease. 

Brian’s Song is a moving and unforgettable film.

∙  This movie was so successful on television that it was released theatrically afterwards.

∙  Won two 1972 Emmy Awards:  Best Dramatic Program and Best Supporting Actor (Jack Warden)

∙  Nominated for two 1972 Emmy Awards:  Best Actor (Billy Dee Williams) and Best Actor (James Caan)

∙  Nominated for a 1972 Golden Globe Award:  Best Movie Made for TV

Buy the Brian's Song DVD
This touching movie stars Billy Dee Williams and
James Caan. It is based on the true story about the
interracial friendship between football players Gale Sayers
and Brian Piccolo. Both men played for the Chicago Bears.

Brian's Song DVD Extras!
            ∙  James Caan and Billy Dee Williams Audio Commentary
            ∙  Exclusive Featurette:  Gale Sayers First and Goal (Interview)

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