Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)
- Starring:
- Robert De Niro, Michael Moriarty, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Hancock
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Bang the Drum Slowly
A guaranteed tear-jerker, Bang the Drum Slowly centers on professional baseball player Bruce Pearson (Robert DeNiro) and his team mate Henry Wiggen (Michael Moriarty), who supported Bruce to the bitter end after learning that the young catcher was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and would soon die. When hayseed Pearson first joined the team, he and Wiggen, the team's red-hot pitcher were oil and water. The other team members were none to thrilled to have Pearson on their team. Wiggen changes his attitude when he learns of Pearson's illness, and when the other team members find out, they too become more helpful until the inevitably teary ending. Look for popular character actor Danny Aiello in his feature film debut. The story is based on a novel by screenwriter Mark Harris and was first filmed for television. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 97 mins
Complete Cast of Bang the Drum Slowly
- Robert De Niro - Bruce Pearson
- Vincent Gardenia - Dutch Schnell
- Ann Wedgeworth - Katie
- Nicholas Surovy - Aleck Olson
- Pierrino Mascarino - Sid Goldman
- Barbara Babcock - Team Owner
- Tom Signorelli - Goose Williams
- Ernesto Gonzalez - Dr. Chambers
- Hector Troy - George
- Tom Ligon - Piney Woods
- Tony Major - Jonah
- Barton Heyman - Red Traphagen
- Donny Burks - Perry
- Michael Moriarty - Henry Wiggen
- Phil Foster - Joe Jaros
- Heather MacRae - Holly Wiggen
- Marshall Erwin Efron - Bradley Lord
- Selma Diamond - Tootsie
- Danny Aiello - Horse
- Patrick McVey - Pearson's Father
- Maurice Rosenfield - Team Owner
- Hector Elias - Diego
- Andrew Jarrell - Ugly Jones
- Alan Manson - Doc Loftus
- Jack Hollander - Legwar Player
- Director(s):
- John Hancock
- Writer(s):
- Mark Harris
- Producer(s):
- Lois Rosenfield, William Badalato, Maurice Rosenfield
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations, Suitable for Children, Brief Nudity, Adult Language)
- 1973 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Supporting Actor
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