Drama / TV Movie /

Score: 72.5%( 88 votes )

Overview: Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

Cast:

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

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

Jennifer Kulik
Nurse #2

Allen Secher
Hotel Man

Stu Nahan
Speaker

Mario Machado
Reporter #1

Bud Furillo
Reporter #2

Jack Wells
Toastmaster

Dick Butkus
Dick Butkus (uncredited)

Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)

January L'Angelle
Girl in Hospital (uncredited)