Brian's Song

2001

87 Min

Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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DIR John Gray

CAST Mekhi Phifer, Sean Maher, Ben Gazzara, Elise Neal, Janessa Crimi, Aidan Devine, Dean McDermott, Michael Boisvert

Synopsis

A classic is reclassified in this remake of the Emmy Award-winning 1971 tearjerker of the same name. Based on the legendary rivalry/friendship of Chicago Bears running backs Brian Piccolo (Sean Maher) and Gale Sayers (Mekhi Phifer), Brian’s Song packs a tremendous wallop. That’s especially true in the latter half when Piccolo is stricken with terminal cancer. In this version, the players’ wives get more face time, adding immeasurably to the drama.