1971

1h 13m

7.3(88 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

Where to Watch

Rent

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Cast & Crew

26 members

Acting

James Caan

Brian Piccolo

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Billy Dee Williams

Gale Sayers

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Jack Warden

Coach Halas

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Bernie Casey

J.C. Caroline

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Shelley Fabares

Joy Piccolo

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David Huddleston

Ed McCaskey

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Judy Pace

Linda Sayers

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Abe Gibron

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Jack Concannon

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Ed O'Bradovich

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Harold 'Happy' Hairston

Veteran Player #1

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Ron Feinberg

Veteran Player #2

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Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Roommate

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Jim Boeke

Veteran Player #3

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Larry Delaney

Dr. Fox

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Stephen Coit

Mr. Eberle

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Doreen Lang

Nurse #1

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Jennifer Kulik

Nurse #2

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Allen Secher

Hotel Man

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Stu Nahan

Speaker

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Mario Machado

Reporter #1

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Bud Furillo

Reporter #2

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Jack Wells

Toastmaster

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Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus (uncredited)

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Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)

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January L'Angelle

Girl in Hospital (uncredited)

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