The movie Bang the Drum Slowly (Original title Bang the Drum Slowly) has in the main roles on Michael Moriarty (Henry Wiggen), Robert De Niro (Bruce Pearson), Vincent Gardenia (Dutch Schnell), Barbara Babcock (Team Owner), Danny Aiello (Horse) The release date of the movie is 26.08.1973. This movie it is produced by ANJS, Dibs Partnership, Paramount Pictures . Filmed in the following locations: Yankee Stadium - E. 161st Street & River Avenue, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA . Production countries: United States of America Movie Genre: Movies Drama
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.