Brian's Song: Directed by Buzz Kulik. With James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey. Buzz Kulik's beloved tearjerker is based on the real-life friendship between Chicago Bears teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond that was strengthened when Piccolo discovers that he has a fatal disease.

Brian Piccolo : [Brian is talking to Gale] You know, Gayle, when I was in high school, I was one of the best backs in the state... Unfortunately for me, the best back in the state, Tucker Frederickson, went to the same school...

Brian's Song (TV Movie 1971) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Brian's Song (TV Movie 1971) - Awards, nominations, and wins. Menu. Movies. ... James Caan; For playing: "Brian Piccolo". 1972 Nominee Primetime Emmy. Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role; Billy Dee Williams; For playing: "Gale Sayers". 1972 Winner Primetime Emmy.

Having played football in high school, James Caan was a more accomplished athlete than Billy Dee Williams. In the film, Gale Sayers is supposed to surpass Brian Piccolo in speed and playing ability, so Caan was forced to slow down considerably so that …

Brian's Song: Dirigido por Buzz Kulik. Con James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey. Buzz Kulik's beloved tearjerker is based on the real-life friendship between Chicago Bears teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond that was strengthened when Piccolo discovers that he has a fatal disease.

Brian's Song: Directed by Buzz Kulik. With James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey. Buzz Kulik's beloved tearjerker is based on the real-life friendship between Chicago Bears teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond that was strengthened when Piccolo discovers that he has a fatal disease.

James Caan. Jump to 7 wins & 23 nominations. Academy Awards, USA. 1973 Nominee Oscar. Best Actor in a Supporting Role ... Brian's Song; For playing: "Brian Piccolo". Florida Film Festival. 2003 Winner Lifetime Achievement Award. Golden Globes, USA. 1976 Nominee Golden Globe. Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical;

Brian's Song: Buzz Kulik द्वारा निर्देशित. James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey के साथ. Buzz Kulik's beloved tearjerker is based on the real-life friendship between Chicago Bears teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond that was strengthened when Piccolo discovers that he ...

The story is about the relationship between two rookies with the Chicago Bears, Brian Piccolo (James Caan) and Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams), and how they respond to Piccolo's cancer diagnosis. It's based on the book written by Sayers after his friend's death.