Bang the Drum Slowly

  (1973)
Bruce Pearson (Robert De Niro) is a dedicated baseball player who's hiding a secret: He has Hodgkin's disease. His only confidante is the team's star pitcher, Henry Wiggin (Michael Moriarty), who covers for him as he faces not only a waning season but a slowly fading life. Vincent Gardenia received an Academy Award nomination for his role as the team's coach in this tearjerker based on Mark Harris's 1950s novel.
Starring: Robert De Niro, Michael Moriarty
Director: John D. Hancock
Genre:  Classics
Format:  DVD
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Awards: Academy Award® Nominee ...
Rated PGParental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Bang the Drum Slowly
 
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