(Bang the Drum Slowly)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

96 minutes

Year:

1973

Directors:

John D. Hancock

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Production companies:

ANJS,

Dibs Partnership,

Paramount Pictures

Actors:

Henry Wiggen

Bruce Pearson

Dutch Schnell

Joe

Katie

Crews:

Associate Producer

Key Grip

Assistant Director

Assistant Camera

First Assistant Director