Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly

26/8/1973 1h 36m 6.0/10

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.

Director

John D. Hancock

Top Billed Cast

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Bruce Pearson

Michael Moriarty

Michael Moriarty

Henry Wiggen

Vincent Gardenia

Vincent Gardenia

Dutch Schnell

Patrick McVey

Patrick McVey

Bruce's Father

Phil Foster

Phil Foster

Joe

Ann Wedgeworth

Ann Wedgeworth

Katie

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