The Slugger's Wife
Synopsis
Darryl Palmer is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer. After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. She can't escape unhappiness when she gives up her dreams to support her husband. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.
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Michael O'Keefe
Darryl Palmer
Rebecca De Mornay
Debby Palmer
Martin Ritt
Burly De Vito
Randy Quaid
Moose Granger
Cleavant Derricks
Manny Alvarado
Lisa Langlois
Aline Cooper
Loudon Wainwright III
Gary
Georgann Johnson
Marie De Vito
Danny Tucker
Coach O'Brien
Lynn Whitfield
Tina Alvarado
Al Garrison
Guard
NiCandra Hood
Nurse
Ginger Taylor
Sherry
Kay McClelland
Peggy
Julie Kemp
Paloma
Tina Kincaid
Baseball Wife
Martha Harrison
Baseball Wife
Becky Pate
Baseball Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- The Slugger's Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions, Delphi II Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Ashby
Neil Simon
Patrick Williams
Caleb Deschanel, David L. Butler
Don Brochu, George C. Villaseñor
Margaret Booth, Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Don Brochu
Editor
Hal Ashby
Director
J. Michael Riva
Production Design
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Neil Simon
Writer
George C. Villaseñor
Editor
Ray Stark
Producer
Caleb Deschanel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Slugger's Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Slugger's Wife about?
Darryl Palmer is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer. After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. She can't escape unhappiness when she gives up her dreams to support her husband. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.
Who directed The Slugger's Wife?
The Slugger's Wife was directed by Hal Ashby.
Who stars in The Slugger's Wife?
The principal cast of The Slugger's Wife includes Michael O'Keefe, Rebecca De Mornay, Martin Ritt, Randy Quaid, Cleavant Derricks.
When was The Slugger's Wife released and how long is it?
The Slugger's Wife was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did The Slugger's Wife make at the box office?
The Slugger's Wife grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Slugger's Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Slugger's Wife was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Slugger's Wife?
The Slugger's Wife holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).