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Bang the Drum Slowly

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

★ 6.1 TMDB Rating · 80 votes

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.

Director
John D. Hancock
Release date
Aug 26, 1973
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Bang the Drum Slowly

  • Portrait of Michael Moriarty

    Michael Moriarty

    Henry Wiggen

  • Portrait of Robert De Niro

    Robert De Niro

    Bruce Pearson

  • Portrait of Vincent Gardenia

    Vincent Gardenia

    Dutch Schnell

  • Portrait of Phil Foster

    Phil Foster

    Joe

  • Portrait of Ann Wedgeworth

    Ann Wedgeworth

    Katie

  • Portrait of Patrick McVey

    Patrick McVey

    Bruce's Father

  • Portrait of Heather MacRae

    Heather MacRae

    Holly

  • Portrait of Selma Diamond

    Selma Diamond

    Tootsie

  • Portrait of Barbara Babcock

    Barbara Babcock

    Team Owner

  • Maurice Rosenfield

    Team Owner

  • Portrait of Tom Ligon

    Tom Ligon

    Piney

  • Andy Jarrell

    Ugly

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United States
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