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: ⭐ 7.2/10 (90 votes)
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Cast
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Brian Piccolo
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Gale Sayers
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David Huddleston
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Stu Nahan
Speaker
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