Bang the Drum Slowly (1973): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Bang the Drum Slowly features Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster, Ann Wedgeworth, Patrick McVey. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1973-08-26. Runtime: 96 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (81 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Bang the Drum Slowly?

Bang the Drum Slowly is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is Bang the Drum Slowly?

Bang the Drum Slowly runs about 96 minutes.

Who stars in Bang the Drum Slowly?

Cast highlights include Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster, Ann Wedgeworth, Patrick McVey.

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