Brian's Song

TV Movie
2001
Not Rated
1h 28m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

1.6K

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Mekhi Phifer and Sean Maher in Brian's Song (2001)

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The story of professional football players Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, and how their friendship on and off the field was affected when Piccolo contracted a fatal disease.The story of professional football players Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, and how their friendship on and off the field was affected when Piccolo contracted a fatal disease.The story of professional football players Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, and how their friendship on and off the field was affected when Piccolo contracted a fatal disease.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The film portrays the real-life friendship between Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, two football players for the Chicago Bears in the 1960s.

Goofs
The movie shows the Bears playing the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta during the 1965 season but the Falcons didn't start playing until 1966.

Connections
Edited into The Wonderful World of Disney: Brian's Song

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What the.....?

More than 30 years ago, the original Brian's Song not only brought James Caan and Billy Dee Williams into the forefront of their careers, it became the standard by which all disease-of-the-week tearjerkers are measured. It was an entertaining film worthy of all awards bestowed upon it. To this day, my heart and soul melt over the talents not only the Messrs. Caan and Williams, but also of Michel Legrand for composing a memorable theme song.

This remake, albeit a little more explanatory, does not, I repeat, does not match the quality of the movie that was first telecast that fall day in 1971.

There's only one Brian's Song for me, and that one stars James Caan and Billy Dee Williams.

Maybe there should be a movie about remake-itis.