Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly

Movie 1973-08-26 1h 36m Drama
★ 6.1 / 10 · 79 votes

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.

Status
Released
Studios
ANJS , Dibs Partnership , Paramount Pictures
Country
United States of America
Languages
Spanish, English
Director
John D. Hancock
Cast
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 Maurice Rosenfield Team Owner
Tom Ligon Tom Ligon Piney Andy Jarrell Andy Jarrell Ugly
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Awards

Nominated for 1 Academy Award

Academy Awards 1 nominated

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