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Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly

Drama

1h 36m

August 26, 1973 (52 years ago)

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Michael Moriarty

Michael Moriarty

Henry Wiggen

Birthday: April 5, 1941

3284
Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Bruce Pearson

Birthday: August 17, 1943

3082
Vincent Gardenia

Vincent Gardenia

Dutch Schnell

Birthday: January 7, 1920

53 December 9, 1992 (72)
Phil Foster

Phil Foster

Joe

Birthday: March 29, 1913

60 July 8, 1985 (72)
Ann Wedgeworth

Ann Wedgeworth

Katie

Birthday: January 21, 1934

39 November 16, 2017 (83)
Patrick McVey

Patrick McVey

Bruce's Father

Birthday: March 17, 1910

63 July 6, 1973 (63)
Heather MacRae

Heather MacRae

Holly

Birthday: October 5, 1946

2678
Selma Diamond

Selma Diamond

Tootsie

Birthday: August 5, 1920

53 May 13, 1985 (64)
Barbara Babcock

Barbara Babcock

Team Owner

Birthday: February 27, 1937

3688
Maurice Rosenfield

Maurice Rosenfield

Team Owner

Birthday: -

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