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Tragic story of the friendship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond establish when Piccolo discovers that he is dying. Based on real events.
Original Release
11/30/1971
US Release
11/30/1971
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Caan | Brian Piccolo |
| Billy Dee Williams | Gale Sayers |
| Jack Warden | Coach 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 |
Directors
Writers
William Blinn, Gale Sayers, Al Silverman
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Caan | Brian Piccolo |
| Billy Dee Williams | Gale Sayers |
| Jack Warden | Coach 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 |
| Chicago Bears | The Chicago Bear Players |
| The Chicago Bears Coaches | The Chicago Bear Coaches |
| The Chicago Bears Staff | The Chicago Bear Staff |
| Harold 'Happy' Hairston | Veteran Player #1 |
| Ron Feinberg | Veteran Player #2 |
| Ji-Tu Cumbuka | Roommate |
| Jim Boeke | Veteran Player #3 |
| Larry Delaney | Dr. Fox |
| Stephen Coit | Mr. Eberle |
| Doreen Lang | Nurse #1 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Paul Junger Witt | Producer |
| Tony Thomas | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1972 | Golden Globe | Best Movie Made for TV | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Program - Drama or Comedy | Won |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama | Won |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - A Single Program | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama - Adaptation | Won |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition - For a Special Program | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Entertainment Programming - For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television | Won |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing for Entertainment Programming - For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television | Won |
