Summary
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Details
Release Date: November 30, 1971
Runtime: 73 minutes
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.3/10 (92 votes)
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Cast
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
Ron Feinberg
Veteran Player #2
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Roommate
Doreen Lang
Nurse #1
Stu Nahan
Speaker
Mario Machado
Reporter #1
Dick Butkus
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)