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Sean Maher
Brian Piccolo
Mekhi Phifer
Gale Sayers
Paula Cale
Joy Piccolo
Elise Neal
Linda Sayers
Ben Gazzara
Coach Halas
Aidan Devine
Abe Gibron
Bruce Gooch
Ed McCaskey
Craig Eldridge
Doctor Beattie
Dean McDermott
Ralph Kurek
Erika Cohen
Nurse
Jeff Ironi
Dick Butkus
Michael Boisvert
Jack Concannon
Michael Millar
Doctor Fox
Shane Daly
Bill Filbert
Shawn Lawrence
Doctor O'Conner
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Silverman, Gale Sayers, William Blinn
- Original Title
- Brian's Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gray
Al Silverman, Gale Sayers, William Blinn
Department Leadership Roster
John Gray
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brian's Song
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brian's Song about?
The story of professional football players Gale Sayes and Brian Piccolo, and how their friendship on and off the field was affected when Piccolo contracted a fatal disease
Who directed Brian's Song?
Brian's Song was directed by John Gray.
Who stars in Brian's Song?
The principal cast of Brian's Song includes Sean Maher, Mekhi Phifer, Paula Cale, Elise Neal, Ben Gazzara.
When was Brian's Song released and how long is it?
Brian's Song was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is Brian's Song based on a book or true story?
Brian's Song is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Al Silverman", Book: "Gale Sayers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brian's Song?
Brian's Song holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).