Bang the Drum Slowly(1956)
Bang the Drum Slowly Synopsis
A pitcher of a major-league baseball team finds out that his teammate and pal is desperately trying to hide that he is dying of a terminal disease so the owner won't find out and fire him.
Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on September 26, 1956 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Paul Newman, Albert Salmi, Rudy Bond and Clu Gulager. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- Mark Harris, Arnold Schulman
- Producers:
- David J. Eagle
- Production:
- Theatre Guild
- Status:
- Released
Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) Trailer
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Bang the Drum Slowly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Newman
as Henry "Author" Wiggen
Albert Salmi
as Bruce Pierson
Rudy Bond
as Dutch
Clu Gulager
as Coker
Arch Johnson
as Goose
Georgann Johnson
as Holly
- Allen Leaf
Allen Leaf
as Mick
John McGovern
as Mr. Moors
George Peppard
as Piney Woods
Bert Remsen
as Horse
- Ann Thomas
Ann Thomas
as Telephone Operator
Barbara Babcock
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by Mark Harris and Arnold Schulman, produced by David J. Eagle.
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Bang the Drum Slowly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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Bang the Drum Slowly – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bang the Drum Slowly?
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The main cast of Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) includes Paul Newman, Albert Salmi, Rudy Bond, Clu Gulager and Arch Johnson. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bang the Drum Slowly released?
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Bang the Drum Slowly was released on September 26, 1956 and runs for 57m.
Is Bang the Drum Slowly worth watching?
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Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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