Bang the Drum Slowly

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.

Trailer

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Cast and crew

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  Michael MoriartyHenry Wiggen

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  Robert De NiroBruce Pearson

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  Vincent GardeniaDutch Schnell

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  Phil FosterJoe

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  Ann WedgeworthKatie

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  Patrick McVeyBruce's Father

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  Heather MacRaeHolly

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  Selma DiamondTootsie

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  Barbara BabcockTeam Owner

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  Maurice RosenfieldTeam Owner

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  Tom LigonPiney

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  Andy JarrellUgly

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  Marshall EfronBradley

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  Donny BurksPerry

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  Hector EliasDiego

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  Tom SignorelliGoose

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  James DonahueCanada

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  Nicolas SurovyAleck Olson

Director

John D. Hancock

Writer

Mark Harris

Music

Stephen Lawrence

Cinematography

Richard Shore