Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)

About This Movie

Bang the Drum Slowly is a 1973 drama film directed by John D. Hancock. Its leading cast includes Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro and Vincent Gardenia. It runs for 1 hour 36 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Official Trailer

Cinématographe Promo Trailer · plays from YouTube

• Bang The Drum Slowly - Trailer (opens YouTube)

Cast

• Michael Moriarty Henry Wiggen
• Robert De Niro Bruce Pearson
• Vincent Gardenia Dutch Schnell
• Phil Foster Joe
• Ann Wedgeworth Katie
• Patrick McVey Bruce's Father
• Heather MacRae Holly
• Selma Diamond Tootsie
• Barbara Babcock Team Owner
• M Maurice Rosenfield Team Owner
• Tom Ligon Piney
• A Andy Jarrell Ugly
• Marshall Efron Bradley
• D Donny Burks Perry
• Hector Elias Diego
• Tom Signorelli Goose
• J James Donahue Canada
• Nicolas Surovy Aleck Olson