Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)

  • PG
  • 08/26/1973 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 36m

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

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.

John D. Hancock

Director

Mark Harris

Novel, Screenplay

Cast

Michael Moriarty's headshot

Michael Moriarty

Henry Wiggen
Robert De Niro's headshot

Robert De Niro

Bruce Pearson
Vincent Gardenia's headshot

Vincent Gardenia

Dutch Schnell
Phil Foster's headshot

Phil Foster

Joe
Ann Wedgeworth's headshot

Ann Wedgeworth

Katie
Patrick McVey's headshot

Patrick McVey

Bruce's Father
Heather MacRae's headshot

Heather MacRae

Holly
Selma Diamond's headshot

Selma Diamond

Tootsie

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