Rate It
|
||||||||||||||||
Rating Averages
My Friends |
Not rated. () |
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
All Flixster |
(1894) |
756 |
4502 |
Female |
(957) |
382 |
2274 |
Male |
(937) |
374 |
2228 |
More Like This
If you liked this, then you'll also probably like...
Got another recommendation for someone who liked this movie? Add it to the list!
Got an opinion? Use the buttons to vote on all the suggestions people have added.
If lots of people vote, the best suggestions will rise to the top.
| American Beauty (57%) |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Face/Off (80%) |
|
|
| Stealth (25%) |
|
|
| Good Will Hunting (50%) |
|
|
| That Thing You Do! (100%) |
|
|
Plot:
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 ...( read more 
)
Photos
Meet Other Fans
Recent Reviews
-
MCT:July 28, 2008"Brian's Song" is the true story of two friends (James Caan and Billy Dee Williams) who are members of the National Football League team, the Chicago Bears in the late 1960s. It is based on I Am Third, the autobiography of "The Kansas Comet" Gayle Sayers (who is played by Williams in the movie).
Football is not the main focus of the movie, it is about the friendship of Piccolo (Caan) and Sayers, a friendship that grows stronger when it is learned that Piccolo has embryonal cell carcinoma, a form of cancer. The type of cancer is not mentioned in the movie, it's just referred to as cancer.
There are some fair performances in the film. The two that stand out from the rest are Caan and, most notably, Williams. The two lead actors are very believable in their portrayal of the friendship of their characters.
A small problem is the development of the supporting characters. You don't really get to see much of the team, many of which are actual members of the Chicago Bears of the time this movie was broadcast on ABC in 1971, or the wives of Sayers and Piccolo. This does help maintain the focus on the two leads however.
The visuals in this movie are nothing spectacular. It is very obvious that stock footage of actual games are used. Not even the team practice scenes standout. They do, however, use location shoots at football arenas for scenes that take place on the sidelines.
This movie is not for very young children who will not understand the seriousness of Piccolo's illness. However, older children should watch it with parents. -
MCT:June 19, 2008
This truly classic football movie is bound to get the tear ducts of even the most hardened dude flowing. Not particularly dated since 1971, this TV movie has some amazing performances from James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. The heartwrenching true story of Brian Piccolo not only addresses terminal illness in young people, but racial issues and the male coping mechanism as well. Unofficially recognised as the greatest television movie ever made (according to IMDB). Incredibly sad, beautiful, inspiring and horiffically underwatched. If you can find it, please give it a go!!
-
MCT:January 28, 2008I love this movie..when Brian was in he hospital gale gave him cool sips of water....this movie made me cry...
-
MCT:November 21, 2007
The racial integration woven into the plot may have been more powerful during the Nixon administration. The movie also seemed to have abrupt transitions. Otherwise, it tells a great story.
-
MCT:September 24, 2007
A story about two football players for the Chicago Bears one White player by the name of Brian Piccolo The other a black player by the name of Gale Sayers, yes this movie will make a grown man cry and yes i did cry.
-
MCT:June 22, 2007
Probably the best made for television movie ever made. It trails Brian Piccolo's football career with is best friend Gale Sayers and is one of the few movies that make grown men cry.
-
MCT:June 8, 2007I fell in love with James Caan and Billy Dee Williams in this one. You got football and a love story. Great couples movie.
-
MCT:April 22, 2007
Best movie i think ever made if you dont get teary eyed after watchign this movie you have no life at all
-
MCT:April 20, 2007
I'm a Bears fan, what can I say? Don't bother with the remake, it sucks! Caan and Williams are awesome!
-
MCT:April 1, 2007
You think this movie is about football, but it's really not, it's all about an unlikely friendship. Definitely worth a look even if you're not a football fan.
-
MCT:March 31, 2007
Named my son for Brian .. a great movie.. I think it is one of the greatest sports stories ever.....
-
MCT:March 30, 2007
You don't have to be a sports fan to love this movie.It broke the racial barriers of yesteryear.Pic and Gale could joke about each others race,its a shame people are too politically correct to find humor in one another anymore.
-
MCT:March 24, 2007
This movie is for individuals that value their relationships with their friends!! The strength between the two actors was very touching!! I cry every time I see this movie!!
-
MCT:November 14, 2006
This movie was so freaking sad....I watched it my psychology class and was incredbly embarassed when I started crying...
-
MCT:October 30, 2006
This is the male tearjerker movie. This account of real life teammates Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo is touching and tough at the same time. Very strong movie that has stood the test of time and an anemic remake.
-
MCT:August 3, 2006
I watched this in health class, I really liked it. Note: ONLY FOOTBALL MOVIE I'VE EVER LIKED! It must be good.
-
MCT:July 7, 2006
Billy Dee is fabulous as Gale Sayers basically this entire movie is well cast, I rate it a must see, 3 1/2 Kleenex boxes.
-
MCT:June 8, 2006
One of the best sports movies ever made. Definitely made me cry. Also made my dad cry. Based on a true story, of course.
-
MCT:May 10, 2006This movie is nothing special and it is made for tv so it feels drawn out. Doesn't really amount to much.
My Friends Said...
Brian's Song Recent Reviews
Register or sign-in to see your friends' reviews !
Comments
-
CodyLuv6posted 473 days ago
