Bang the Drum Slowly
1973, Film, 96 min, Drama, Sport, English, United States, MoviePedia score 64
Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death.
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.
Directed by John D. Hancock
Cast
- Michael Moriarty as Henry Wiggen
- Robert De Niro as Bruce Pearson
- Vincent Gardenia as Dutch Schnell
- Phil Foster as Joe Jaros
- Ann Wedgeworth as Katie
- Patrick McVey as Bruce's Father
- Heather MacRae as Holly
- Selma Diamond as Tootsie
- Barbara Babcock as Team Owner
- Maurice Rosenfield as Team Owner
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