Brian's Song
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Buzz Kulik
Ji-tu Cumbuka
David Huddleston
Doreen Lang
Mario Machado
Stephen Coit
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
One of the most critically acclaimed of all made-for-TV movies, and one of the most watched, this was a finely told and acted story of Brian Piccolo, running back for the Chicago Bears, his lasting rivalry and friendship with fellow player Gale Sayers, and his losing battle with cancer. The film was an Emmy-winner as Best Dramatic Program (1971-72), and Emmy awards also were given to William Blinn for his teleplay and to Jack Warden for his performance as Coach Halas. Caan and Williams also were nominated. The title theme by Michel Legrand has become a standard. Columbia Pictures later released the film theatrically, with a major premiere in Chicago, but withdrew it because of lack of business (virtually everybody had already seen it for free on television).
Director
Buzz Kulik
Cast
Ji-tu Cumbuka
David Huddleston
Doreen Lang
Mario Machado
Stephen Coit
Billy Dee Williams
Abe Gibron
Larry Delaney
Allen Secher
James Caan
Jack Warden
The Chicago Bears
Bud Furillo
Jim Boeke
Shelley Fabares
Judy Pace
Stu Nahan
Dick Butkus
Jeni Kulik
Ron Feinberg
Ed O'bradovich
Jack Wells
Happy Hairston
Bernie Casey
Jack Concannon
Crew
Ross Bellah
Joseph Biroc
William Blinn
Bud S. Isaacs
Richard Learman
Michel Legrand
Edward M. Saeta
Edward M. Saeta
Gale Sayers
Al Silverman
Tony Thomas
Paul Junger Witt
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States November 30, 1971
Aired in United States April 1989
Released in USA on video.
