Brian's Song(1971)
Brian's Song Synopsis
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Brian's Song (1971) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Buzz Kulik, released on November 30, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden and Bernie Casey. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Buzz Kulik
- Writers:
- William Blinn, Gale Sayers, Al Silverman
- Producers:
- Paul Junger Witt
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Screen Gems Television
- Status:
- Released
Brian's Song (1971) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Brian's Song before you stream it.
Brian's Song Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Caan
as Brian Piccolo
Billy Dee Williams
as Gale Sayers
Jack Warden
as Coach Halas
Bernie Casey
as J.C. Caroline
Shelley Fabares
as Joy Piccolo
David Huddleston
as Ed McCaskey
Judy Pace
as Linda Sayers
- Abe Gibron
Abe Gibron
as Abe Gibron
- Jack Concannon
Jack Concannon
as Jack Concannon
- Ed O'Bradovich
Ed O'Bradovich
as Ed O'Bradovich
- Harold 'Happy' Hairston
Harold 'Happy' Hairston
as Veteran Player #1
Ron Feinberg
as Veteran Player #2
Key crew
Directed by Buzz Kulik, written by William Blinn, Gale Sayers and Al Silverman, produced by Paul Junger Witt.
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Brian's Song Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 96 ratings.
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Brian's Song – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brian's Song online?
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Brian's Song (1971) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Brian's Song?
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The main cast of Brian's Song (1971) includes James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey and Shelley Fabares. The film was directed by Buzz Kulik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brian's Song released?
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Brian's Song was released on November 30, 1971 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Brian's Song worth watching?
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Brian's Song (1971) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Brian's Song?
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Yes. The official Brian's Song trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.