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Bang the Drum Slowly

Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death.
Aug 26, 1973 · 1h 36m
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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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CAST

Michael Moriarty
Henry Wiggen
Robert De Niro
Bruce Pearson
Vincent Gardenia
Dutch Schnell
Phil Foster
Joe
Ann Wedgeworth
Katie
Patrick McVey
Bruce's Father
Heather MacRae
Holly
Selma Diamond
Tootsie
Directed by John D. Hancock

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
ANJS, Dibs Partnership, Paramount Pictures
Country
US

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