Bang the Drum Slowly

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

John D. Hancock

Original Language

EN

What is Bang the Drum Slowly about?

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.

Who directed Bang the Drum Slowly?

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

When was Bang the Drum Slowly released?

Bang the Drum Slowly was released on August 26, 1973.

How long is Bang the Drum Slowly?

Bang the Drum Slowly has a runtime of 1h 36m.

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