Bang the Drum Slowly
Movie
1973
PG
1 HOUR 36 MINS
Drama
The story of the friendship between a worldly-wise star pitcher and a half-wit catcher as they cope with the catcher’s terminal illness through a baseball season.
Cast & Crew
Robert De Niro Bruce Pearson
Michael Moriarty Henry 'Arthur' Wiggen
Vincent Gardenia Dutch Schnell
Phil Foster Joe Jaros
Ann Wedgeworth Katie
Patrick McVey Mr. Pearson
Heather MacRae Holly Wiggen
Selma Diamond Tootsie, Hotel switchboard operator
Barbara Babcock Team Owner
Tom Ligon Piney Woods
Andy Jarrell Ugly
Marshall Efron Bradley
Barton Heyman Red Traphagen
Hector Elias Dego
Tom Signorelli Goose Williams
Nicolas Surovy Aleck Olson
Danny Aiello Horse
John D. Hancock Director
Mark Harris Writer
Lois Rosenfield Producer
Maurice Rosenfield Producer
Richard Shore Cinematography
Richard Marks Film Editing
Stephen Lawrence Original Music
Robert Gundlach Production Design
Frederic C. Weiler Set Decoration
Domingo Rodriguez Costume Design
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