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30 November 1971 (USA) moreTagline:
An inspiring true story of friendship and courage.Plot:
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Weekly Poll Results: Best Football Movie (From FilmJunk. 2 September 2009, 9:15 AM, PDT)
Emmy-Winning Actor Jack Warden Dies at 85
(From WENN. 21 July 2006)
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An inspiring story of friendship and love... more (38 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | James Caan | ... | Brian Piccolo |
 | Billy Dee Williams | ... | Gale Sayers |
 | Jack Warden | ... | Coach George 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 |
| The Chicago Bears Players | ... | Themselves |
| The Chicago Bears Coaches | ... | Themselves |
| The Chicago Bears Staff | ... | Themselves |
| Harold 'Happy' Hairston | ... | Veteran Player #1 (as Happy Hairston) |
| Ron Feinberg | ... | Veteran Player #2 (Doug Atkins) |
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Gale Sayers wanted to play himself in the movie, but Bears training camp conflicted with the shooting. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Piccolo is in the hospital and gets the pizza, the position of the Brown Derby can changes. moreQuotes:
Brian Piccolo: I said thank you.Gale Sayers: I know.
Brian Piccolo: Well, usually when someone says thank you you're supposed to say you're welcome or How's Your mother?
Gale Sayers: How's your mother? ?
Brian Piccolo: She's doin' fine, thanks for asking.
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Referenced in "Desperate Housewives: Smiles of a Summer Night (#4.2)" (2007) moreFAQ
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I just love this movie! It is a story of 2 men--Gale and Brian...2 unlikely people to become the best of friends...The actors were well cast--James Caan and Billy Dee Sayers fit their roles to a tee. It is a film not only of friendship but also of love...a film of triumph of the human spirit. It is a story that transcends time and overcomes barriers to relationships, whatever they might be--racial, religious, or political. It challenges the viewer to assess his/her own prejudices and why it must be overcome. It is as timely as it was when it was first shown. A real winner but be prepared with a box of Kleenex when watching this very touching film. I saw a remake of this film quite recently but I think the original movie was much better than the remake.