6.1Bang the Drum Slowly · 1973
Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) is a Drama film directed by John D. Hancock, starring Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia.
Drama
6.1Overview
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.
Cast
Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster, Ann Wedgeworth, Patrick McVey, Heather MacRae, Selma Diamond
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What is "Bang the Drum Slowly" about?
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.
When was "Bang the Drum Slowly" released?
Bang the Drum Slowly was released in 1973.
Who stars in "Bang the Drum Slowly"?
The cast includes Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster.
