Brian's Song 45 years old

Brian's Song

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

Credits

Brian's Song Cast

Name Character
James Caan He was 31, now 84 years old as Brian Piccolo
Billy Dee Williams He was 34, now 87 years old as Gale Sayers
Jack Warden He was 51, 85 years old when he died as Coach George Halas
Shelley Fabares She was 27, now 80 years old as Joy Piccolo
David Huddleston He was 41, 85 years old when he died as Ed McCaskey
Judy Pace She was 29, now 82 years old as Linda Sayers
Bernie Casey He was 32, 78 years old when he died as J.C. Caroline

Brian's Song Crew

Name Department
Frank Lombardo as Set Decoration. He was 13 (42) years old when He died Art
Joseph F. Biroc as Director of Photography. He was 68 (93) years old when He died Camera
Buzz Kulik as Director. He was 49 (76) years old when He died Directing
William Blinn as Writer. He was 34 (now 87) years old Writing
Ross Bellah as Art Direction. He was 64 (97) years old when He died Art
Michel Legrand as Music. He was 39 (86) years old when He died Sound
Eddie Saeta as Assistant Director. He was 57 (90) years old when He died Directing
Eddie Saeta as Unit Production Manager. He was 57 (90) years old when He died Production
Gale Sayers as Book. He was 28 (now 81) years old Writing
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Brian's Song (45 years)

  • Release day: Friday, June 22, 1979
  • Runtime: 73 minutes