Bang the Drum Slowly(1973)
Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death.
Bang the Drum Slowly 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.
Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) is a drama film directed by John D. Hancock, released on August 26, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia and Phil Foster. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- John D. Hancock
- Writers:
- Mark Harris, Mark Harris
- Producers:
- Lois Rosenfield, Maurice Rosenfield
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Shore
- Composer:
- Stephen Lawrence
- Production:
- ANJS, Dibs Partnership, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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Bang the Drum Slowly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Moriarty
as Henry Wiggen
Robert De Niro
as Bruce Pearson
Vincent Gardenia
as Dutch Schnell
Phil Foster
as Joe
Ann Wedgeworth
as Katie
Patrick McVey
as Bruce's Father
Heather MacRae
as Holly
Selma Diamond
as Tootsie
Barbara Babcock
as Team Owner
- Maurice Rosenfield
Maurice Rosenfield
as Team Owner
Tom Ligon
as Piney
- Andy Jarrell
Andy Jarrell
as Ugly
Key crew
Directed by John D. Hancock, written by Mark Harris and Mark Harris, produced by Lois Rosenfield and Maurice Rosenfield.
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Bang the Drum Slowly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 80 ratings.
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Bang the Drum Slowly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bang the Drum Slowly online?
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Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bang the Drum Slowly?
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The main cast of Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) includes Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster and Ann Wedgeworth. The film was directed by John D. Hancock. 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 August 26, 1973 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Bang the Drum Slowly worth watching?
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Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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