Storyline
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Released
11/30/1971
Runtime
1h 13min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Screen Gems Television
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
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)
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