Bang the Drum Slowly
“Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death.”
Synopsis
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.
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Michael Moriarty
Henry Wiggen
Robert De Niro
Bruce Pearson
Vincent Gardenia
Dutch Schnell
Phil Foster
Joe
Ann Wedgeworth
Katie
Patrick McVey
Bruce's Father
Heather MacRae
Holly
Selma Diamond
Tootsie
Barbara Babcock
Team Owner
Maurice Rosenfield
Team Owner
Tom Ligon
Piney
Andy Jarrell
Ugly
Marshall Efron
Bradley
Donny Burks
Perry
Hector Elias
Diego
Tom Signorelli
Goose
James Donahue
Canada
Nicolas Surovy
Aleck Olson
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John D. Hancock
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Harris
- Original Score
- Stephen Lawrence
- Original Title
- Bang the Drum Slowly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- ANJS, Dibs Partnership, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John D. Hancock
Mark Harris
Stephen Lawrence
Richard Shore
Richard Marks
Lois Rosenfield, Maurice Rosenfield
Department Leadership Roster
Domingo A. Rodriguez
Costume Design
Robert Gundlach
Production Design
Richard Marks
Editor
John D. Hancock
Director
Lois Rosenfield
Producer
Maurice Rosenfield
Producer
Mark Harris
Screenplay
Stephen Lawrence
Original Music Composer
Richard Shore
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bang the Drum Slowly
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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.
Who stars in Bang the Drum Slowly?
The principal cast of Bang the Drum Slowly includes Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster, Ann Wedgeworth.
When was Bang the Drum Slowly released and how long is it?
Bang the Drum Slowly was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Bang the Drum Slowly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bang the Drum Slowly was composed by Stephen Lawrence.
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".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).