Brian's song

Duration: 75

Genre: Biography Drama Sport

Year Published: 1971

Creator: Learning Corporation of America

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 30Nov71 · LP40131 (Jul-Dec 1971) Copyright holder: Screen Gems, division of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc

Description: A dramatization of the true story of the interracial friendship of Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, football players on the Chicago Bears team. The film traces the beginning of their friendship at the Bears' training camp in 1965 to its tragic end with Brian's death from cancer in 1970. (Does not circulate) , True story about the deep friendship between Gale Sayers, running back for the Chicago Bears, and his teammate, Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer in 1970. The friendship between the interracial roomates ended suddenly when Brian lost his life to cancer. Stars James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, and Shelley Fabares.

Complete Record: A dramatization of the true story of the interracial friendship of Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, football players on the Chicago Bears team. The film traces the beginning of their friendship at the Bears' training camp in 1965 to its tragic end with Brian's death from cancer in 1970. (Does not circulate) , Portrays the friendship between Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, teammates on the Chicago Bears, from its beginning in 1965 to its tragic end in 1970 with Brian's death from cancer at the age of 26. Features James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. Based on Pic, a story by Gale Sayers., , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.