Brian's Song (1971)

While women shed more than a few tears over Love Story back in 1970, men had their equivalent with Brian's Song on TV. This biopic about the Chicago Bears' Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers is no mere sports film. It's one of those transcendent stories that struck a rare cultural nerve, a sensitive film about love, friendship, cancer, racial harmony, and football that came along at just the right time. James Caan is at his free-spirited best as Piccolo, and Billy Dee Williams is very charming as the quiet Sayers destined for superstardom. Roommates and rivals, these two rookies soon become best friends because of their competitive natures and complementary personalities. When Piccolo becomes stricken with cancer, his relentless will to live inspires the talented Sayers to reach his athletic potential. Jack Warden, as the masterful coach George Halas, superbly manipulates the ying and yang relationship for all it's worth. Michel Legrand's melancholy theme still lingers in the mind as one of the all-time greats. --Bill Desowitz Amazon.com

 Favorite Movie
This is the most heart warming movie I've ever watched. I have watched this movie numerous times and still get very emotional with the end of movie. James Caan and Billie Dee Williams both do fantastic jobs in portraying these two caracters. April 8, 2008

 Older one is best
Have seen the newer version of Brian's song, and the original with James Caan and Billy Dee Williams is soooo much better. Who can argue with Sonny Corleone and Lando Calrissian? March 20, 2008

 Wonderful,great but very sad
Sports fan or not-this is a great movie. I love the original. The friendship between Gale and Brian reminds me of the friendship between Jackie Robinson and Pee-Wee Reese. I can't wait to buy this movie. I highly recommend this movie to share with your family. March 1, 2008

 My God is first, my friends are second and I am third
This was the title of the marvelous book that Gayle Sawyers wrote. It is the inspiration for Brian's Song. I promise you that when Gayle Sayers(Billie Dee Williams) says, "I love Brian Piccollo, and I want you all to love him too", you too will cry. The tears are hitting me now just thinking about it. February 1, 2008

 Brian's Song
This product was in perfect shape. I loved this movie when I was a teenager (several years ago) it has a good message of courage and friendship and I wanted to pass this on to my teenage son--I am very glad that you had this available. January 21, 2008

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