Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly

Drama · 1973 · 1h 36m

Movie

6.1/10 · TMDB

Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death.

Overview

The story of a New York pro baseball team and two of its players. Henry Wiggen is the star pitcher and Bruce Pearson is the normal, everyday catcher who is far from the star player on the team and friend to all of his teammates. During the off-season, Bruce learns that he is terminally ill, and Henry, his only true friend, is determined to be the one person there for him during his last season with the club. Throughout the course of the season, Henry and his teammates attempt to deal with Bruce's impending illness, all the while attempting to make his last year a memorable one.

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Cast & crew

Michael MoriartyHenry Wiggen
Robert De NiroBruce Pearson
Vincent GardeniaDutch Schnell
Phil FosterJoe
Ann WedgeworthKatie
Patrick McVeyBruce's Father
Heather MacRaeHolly
Selma DiamondTootsie
Barbara BabcockTeam Owner
Maurice RosenfieldTeam Owner
Tom LigonPiney
Andy JarrellUgly
Marshall EfronBradley
Donny BurksPerry
Hector EliasDiego

Information

Release date
26 August 1973
Director
John D. Hancock
Genres
Drama
Runtime
1h 36m
Country of origin
United States

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