Bang the Drum Slowly
"Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death."
Originally released in 1973. Bang the Drum Slowly is a drama film. directed by John D. Hancock.
Starring Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, and Vincent Gardenia
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (72 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ANJS
- Dibs Partnership
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly was directed by John D. Hancock.
How long is Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Bang the Drum Slowly released?
Bang the Drum Slowly was released on August 26, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bang the Drum Slowly?
The main cast of Bang the Drum Slowly includes Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster, Ann Wedgeworth.