The Slugger's Wife (1985)

  • PG-13
  • 03/29/1985 (US)
  • Romance, Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 44m

Overview

Darryl Palmer is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer. After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. She can't escape unhappiness when she gives up her dreams to support her husband. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.

Neil Simon

Writer

Hal Ashby

Director

Cast

Michael O'Keefe's headshot

Michael O'Keefe

Darryl Palmer
Rebecca De Mornay's headshot

Rebecca De Mornay

Debby Palmer
Martin Ritt's headshot

Martin Ritt

Burly De Vito
Randy Quaid's headshot

Randy Quaid

Moose Granger
Cleavant Derricks's headshot

Cleavant Derricks

Manny Alvarado
Lisa Langlois's headshot

Lisa Langlois

Aline Cooper
Loudon Wainwright III's headshot

Loudon Wainwright III

Gary
Georgann Johnson's headshot

Georgann Johnson

Marie De Vito

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