Movie

Bang the Drum Slowly

“Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death.”

★ 6.2(78)19731h 36m

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Good to know

Director: John D. Hancock
Release date: 1973-08-26
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: ANJS

Bang the Drum Slowly — trailer

About Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly is a 1973 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John D. Hancock, starring Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro and Vincent Gardenia. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 78 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bang the Drum Slowly in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Barbara Babcock

Team Owner

Maurice Rosenfield

Team Owner

Tom Ligon

Piney

Andy Jarrell

Ugly

Themes & keywords

terminal illnessbaseball player

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bang the Drum Slowly in India?+

Bang the Drum Slowly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Bang the Drum Slowly on Netflix?+

Bang the Drum Slowly is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is Bang the Drum Slowly?+

Bang the Drum Slowly has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Bang the Drum Slowly?+

Bang the Drum Slowly stars Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster and Ann Wedgeworth.

When did Bang the Drum Slowly come out?+

Bang the Drum Slowly is a 1973 movie directed by John D. Hancock.

What genre is Bang the Drum Slowly?+

Bang the Drum Slowly is Drama film.

Who directed Bang the Drum Slowly?+

Bang the Drum Slowly was directed by John D. Hancock.