Bang the Drum Slowly
Synopsis
A pitcher of a major-league baseball team finds out that his teammate and pal is desperately trying to hide that he is dying of a terminal disease so the owner won't find out and fire him.
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US Steel Hour 1956 - Bang The Drum Slowly
Type: Clip • Published 2013-07-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2009
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Harris, Arnold Schulman
- Original Score
- Ralph Norman Wilkinson
- Original Title
- Bang the Drum Slowly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Theatre Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
Mark Harris, Arnold Schulman
Ralph Norman Wilkinson
Sonny Fox, David J. Eagle, Marshall Jamison
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David J. Eagle
Producer
Daniel Petrie
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bang the Drum Slowly
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What is Bang the Drum Slowly about?
A pitcher of a major-league baseball team finds out that his teammate and pal is desperately trying to hide that he is dying of a terminal disease so the owner won't find out and fire him.
Who directed Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in Bang the Drum Slowly?
The principal cast of Bang the Drum Slowly includes Paul Newman, Albert Salmi, Rudy Bond, Clu Gulager, Arch Johnson.
When was Bang the Drum Slowly released and how long is it?
Bang the Drum Slowly was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Bang the Drum Slowly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bang the Drum Slowly was composed by Ralph Norman Wilkinson.
Is Bang the Drum Slowly based on a book or true story?
Bang the Drum Slowly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Harris".