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30 November 1971 (USA)
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An inspiring true story of friendship and courage.
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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 synopsis
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Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 7 wins
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5 nominations
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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)
(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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The Ultimate "Guy" Movie
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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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The interior of what was supposed to be Gale Sayers' house was actually the interior set of Darrin and Samantha's house from "Bewitched" (1964).
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Continuity: The pattern of sweat on Sayer's sweatshirt changes when he is working out with Piccolo after the knee injury.
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Brian Piccolo:
It's all so pointless, Gayle. I mean, I know perfectly well what's wrong with me. Gayle, I think I'm pregnant.
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Spoofed in "The King of Queens: Inner Tube (#3.17)" (2001)
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The TV show "Just Shoot Me" once had a sub-plot involving the primary male characters being drawn to watching BRIAN'S SONG...and dissolving into tears by the conclusion--as well as commenting on why "men don't cry", although they should. The use of the movie is a brilliant move, as this truly is the ultimate Guy Picture, and worthy of its unofficial recognition as the greatest television movie ever made.