Where to watch Bang the Drum Slowly(1973)

Where to stream Bang the Drum Slowly

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Bang the Drum Slowly plot summary

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.

Details

Release date

August 26, 1973

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Drama

Directed by

John D. Hancock

Country

United States

TMDB rating

6.1 / 10 · 80 votes

Bang the Drum Slowly trailer

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Cast

• Michael MoriartyHenry Wiggen
• Robert De NiroBruce Pearson
• Vincent GardeniaDutch Schnell
• Phil FosterJoe
• Ann WedgeworthKatie
• Patrick McVeyBruce's Father
• Heather MacRaeHolly
• Selma DiamondTootsie
• Barbara BabcockTeam Owner
• MMaurice RosenfieldTeam Owner

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