Bang the Drum Slowly
Director: John D. Hancock
"Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death."
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
Michael Moriarty
Henry Wiggen
Robert De Niro
Bruce Pearson
Vincent Gardenia
Dutch Schnell
Phil Foster
Joe
Ann Wedgeworth
Katie
Patrick McVey
Bruce's Father
Heather MacRae
Holly
Selma Diamond
Tootsie
Barbara Babcock
Team Owner
Maurice Rosenfield
Team Owner
Tom Ligon
Piney
Andy Jarrell
Ugly
In brief
Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.1/10 from 80 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 36min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bang the Drum Slowly online?
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How long is Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly runs 96 minutes (1h 36min).
What rating does Bang the Drum Slowly have?
Bang the Drum Slowly has an average rating of 6.1/10 based on 80 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Bang the Drum Slowly from?
Bang the Drum Slowly was released in 1973.
