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Overview
Release Date:
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 moreUser Comments:
I cried...... moreCast
(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:
The pattern of sweat on Sayer's sweatshirt changes when he is working out with Piccolo after the knee injury. 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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Yes, I did. Anyone who doesn't the first (and probably second) time they see it is not human. The film does a fantastic job of establishing a strong bond between the two lead characters, played by James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. Then, at the end, when Billy Dee says "I love Brian Piccolo..." I lost it! Blubbering! This is one outstanding film. If you decide to watch it, have your tissues handy towards the end!