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Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)

Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)

Drama

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

Release Date: 1973, August 26
Directors: John D. Hancock
Countries: United States of America
Production: ANJS, Dibs Partnership, Dibs Partnership, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Pictures
Cast: Robert De Niro, Danny Aiello, Hector Elias, Jack Hollander, Barton Heyman, Andy Jarrell, Alan Manson, Marshall Efron, Tom Signorelli, Pierrino Mascarino, Patrick McVey, Ann Wedgeworth

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.

Keywords:

terminal illness baseball player