About this movie
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.
Press Play
🎬 Now preparing...
Bang the Drum Slowly
Loading IMAX Experience
✨ Preview Complete
Quick facts
Cast
terminal illness
baseball player
Your reaction
Questions about Bang the Drum Slowly
How long is Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly has a runtime of 1h 36m (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly was directed by John D. Hancock and released in 1973.
What genre is Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly is a Drama film (1973).
Who stars in Bang the Drum Slowly?
The cast of Bang the Drum Slowly includes Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster, Ann Wedgeworth.
What is the TMDB rating for Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly has a TMDB rating of 6.1/10 based on 77 votes.
