Bang the Drum Slowly
First aired on Aug 26, 1973
Runtime: 96 mins
60%
Genres: Drama
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Michael Moriarty | Henry Wiggen
Robert De Niro | Bruce Pearson
Vincent Gardenia | Dutch Schnell
Phil Foster | Joe
Ann Wedgeworth | Katie
Patrick McVey | Bruce's Father
Featured Crew
Fred Weiler | Property Master
Bill Badalato | Associate Producer
Tibor Sands | First Assistant Camera
Larry Orlick | Assistant Camera
Stephen Lawrence | Music
Paul Vogt | Property Master
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