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MOVIE INFORMATION
Bang the Drum Slowly
“Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death.”
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.
Release date
1973-08-26
Director
John D. Hancock
Language
EN
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STORY
Movie 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.
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Our Review
Bang the Drum Slowly is a drama released in 1973. The film currently has a VFresh-listed rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on TMDB user ratings.
The story, performances and overall presentation can be explored through the movie's official trailer and the information provided on this page. The film is directed by John D. Hancock.
With a runtime of 96 minutes, Bang the Drum Slowly offers a full-length movie experience for viewers interested in its drama style.
Before watching, viewers can check the trailer, release date, cast and movie details above to decide whether the title matches their interests.
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