Brian's Song

Name: Brian's Song
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1971-11-30
Duration: 1 h 13 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey, Shelley Fabares

1971·Movie·G·73 min·★ 7.3(97)

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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.

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About Brian's Song

Brian's Song is a 1971 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Buzz Kulik. The cast is led by James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden. It has a runtime of 1h 13m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free.

Brian's Song was produced by Screen Gems Television and made in United States of America. It was released on November 30, 1971, and carries a G certification.

Director: Buzz Kulik
Writers: William Blinn
Release date: November 30, 1971
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Screen Gems Television

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Brian's Song cast & crew

Brian's Song was directed by Buzz Kulik and written by William Blinn.

The cast features James Caan as Brian Piccolo, Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers, Jack Warden as Coach Halas, Bernie Casey as J.C. Caroline, Shelley Fabares as Joy Piccolo, and David Huddleston as Ed McCaskey.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Legrand, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Paul Junger Witt.

Is Brian's Song worth watching?

Brian's Song holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 97 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 13m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and tv movie, Brian's Song is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Brian's Song

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