Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly

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

6.0 /10 73 votes
August 26, 1973 1h 36m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director John D. Hancock
Writers Mark Harris, Mark Harris
Studio ANJS
Rating 6.0/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Maurice Rosenfield

Team Owner

Tom Ligon

Tom Ligon

Piney

Andy Jarrell

Ugly

Frequently Asked Questions

Bang the Drum Slowly was released on August 26, 1973.

The runtime of Bang the Drum Slowly is 1h 36m.

Bang the Drum Slowly is a Drama movie.

Bang the Drum Slowly has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Bang the Drum Slowly is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Bang the Drum Slowly was directed by John D. Hancock.

The main cast of Bang the Drum Slowly includes Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia.

Bang the Drum Slowly is originally in English.