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.
Full Cast of Bang the Drum Slowly
Robert De Niro
as Bruce Pearson
Robert Anthony De Niro (born August 17, 1943) is an American actor. Known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese...
Maurice Rosenfield
as Team Owner
Andy Jarrell
as Ugly
Donny Burks
as Perry
James Donahue
as Canada
Hector Troy
as George
Tony Major
as Jonah
Jack Hollander
as Tegwar Player
Lou Girolami
as Tegwar Player
Ernesto Gonzalez
as Dr. Chambers
Arnold Kapnick
as Detective
Jean David
as Dutch's Wife
Beatrice Manley
as Joe's Wife (as Bea Blau)
Herb Henry
as Keith Crane
Dorothy Neubert
as Bruce's Mother
Kaydette Grant
as Gem
Dell Bethel
as Third Base Coach
Vince Camuto
as Baseball Player
Jeff Sartorius
as Baseball Player
Willie Lemmey
as Baseball Player
Doug Major
as Baseball Player
Forrest Wynne
as Bat Boy
Crew of Bang the Drum Slowly
Discover the backstage crew of Bang the Drum Slowly →- Released on August 26, 1973