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Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)

PG · 1973-08-26 · 1h 36m · EN
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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.

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John D. HancockDirector

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Danny AielloDanny AielloHorseRobert De NiroRobert De NiroBruce PearsonMichael MoriartyMichael MoriartyHenry WiggenPhil FosterPhil FosterJoeVincent GardeniaVincent GardeniaDutch SchnellAnn WedgeworthAnn WedgeworthKatiePatrick McVeyPatrick McVeyBruce's FatherHeather MacRaeHeather MacRaeHollySelma DiamondSelma DiamondTootsieBarbara BabcockBarbara BabcockTeam OwnerMaurice RosenfieldMaurice RosenfieldTeam OwnerTom LigonTom LigonPiney

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Terminal illnessBaseball player

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityTerminal Illness · Baseball PlayerDialogue densityDramaDirector preference79700Actor preference188216 · 25152 · 525Country preferenceUs

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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.

How long is Bang the Drum Slowly?

Bang the Drum Slowly has a runtime of 96 minutes.

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