Brian's Song

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

Drama TV Movie

James Caan

(Brian Piccolo)

Billy Dee Williams

(Gale Sayers)

Jack Warden

(Coach Halas)

Bernie Casey

(J.C. Caroline)

Shelley Fabares

(Joy Piccolo)

David Huddleston

(Ed McCaskey)

Judy Pace

(Linda Sayers)

Abe Gibron

(Abe Gibron)

Jack Concannon

(Jack Concannon)

Ed O'Bradovich

(Ed O'Bradovich)

Harold 'Happy' Hairston

(Veteran Player #1)

Ron Feinberg

(Veteran Player #2)

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

(Roommate)

Jim Boeke

(Veteran Player #3)

Larry Delaney

(Dr. Fox)

Stephen Coit

(Mr. Eberle)

Doreen Lang

(Nurse #1)

Jennifer Kulik

(Nurse #2)

Allen Secher

(Hotel Man)

Stu Nahan

(Speaker)

Mario Machado

(Reporter #1)

Bud Furillo

(Reporter #2)

Jack Wells

(Toastmaster)

Dick Butkus

(Dick Butkus (uncredited))

Mike Ditka

(Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited))

January L'Angelle

(Girl in Hospital (uncredited))