Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
November 30, 1971
Popularity
1
Director
Buzz Kulik
Writer
William Blinn
Producer
Paul Junger Witt
Where to Watch
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
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