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6.1 1h 36m

Bang the Drum Slowly

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

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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Top Cast

  • Michael Moriarty

    Michael Moriarty

    Henry Wiggen

  • Robert De Niro

    Robert De Niro

    Bruce Pearson

  • Vincent Gardenia

    Vincent Gardenia

    Dutch Schnell

  • Phil Foster

    Phil Foster

    Joe

  • Ann Wedgeworth

    Ann Wedgeworth

    Katie

  • Patrick McVey

    Patrick McVey

    Bruce's Father

  • Heather MacRae

    Heather MacRae

    Holly

  • Selma Diamond

    Selma Diamond

    Tootsie

  • Barbara Babcock

    Barbara Babcock

    Team Owner

Overview

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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