Bang the Drum Slowly
Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly

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

6.196 min
Drama

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 8/26/1973

Runtime: 96 min

Director: John D. Hancock

Top Cast

Michael Moriarty

Michael Moriarty

Henry Wiggen

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Bruce Pearson

Vincent Gardenia

Vincent Gardenia

Dutch Schnell

Phil Foster

Phil Foster

Joe

Ann Wedgeworth

Ann Wedgeworth

Katie

Patrick McVey

Patrick McVey

Bruce's Father

Heather MacRae

Heather MacRae

Holly

Selma Diamond

Selma Diamond

Tootsie

Barbara Babcock

Barbara Babcock

Team Owner

Tom Ligon

Tom Ligon

Piney

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