Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
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
Jack Concannon
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)
Buzz Kulik
Director
William Blinn
Writer
Paul Junger Witt
Producer
Jun 24, 1993
Oct 1, 1993
Sep 25, 2005
Jul 14, 2001
May 15, 1996
Jul 12, 2018
Dec 14, 1977
May 14, 2008
Aug 26, 1973
Jun 1, 2010
Apr 26, 2014
May 4, 2011
Sep 16, 2016
Aug 25, 2006
Sep 17, 1993
Dec 11, 2020
Screen Gems Television
United States
English