Drama TV Movie
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Directed by
Buzz Kulik
Written by
William Blinn
Billy Dee Williams
Gale Sayers
James Caan
Brian Piccolo
Jack Warden
Coach Halas
Shelley Fabares
Joy Piccolo
Bernie Casey
J.C. Caroline
David Huddleston
Ed McCaskey
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Roommate
Doreen Lang
Nurse #1
Dick Butkus
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Stu Nahan
Speaker
Judy Pace
Linda Sayers
Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ron Feinberg
Veteran Player #2
Mario Machado
Reporter #1
Abe Gibron
Abe Gibron
Jack Concannon
Jack Concannon
Ed O'Bradovich
Ed O'Bradovich
Harold 'Happy' Hairston
Veteran Player #1
Jim Boeke
Veteran Player #3
Larry Delaney
Dr. Fox
Stephen Coit
Mr. Eberle
Jennifer Kulik
Nurse #2
Allen Secher
Hotel Man
Bud Furillo
Reporter #2
Jack Wells
Toastmaster
January L'Angelle
Girl in Hospital (uncredited)

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