Bang the Drum Slowly (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, Bang the Drum Slowly is a drama film directed by John D. Hancock, running about 96 minutes. “Nothing is more important than friendship. Not fame, not money, not death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Bang the Drum Slowly stars Danny Aiello as Horse, Robert De Niro as Bruce Pearson, Michael Moriarty as Henry Wiggen and Phil Foster as Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bang the Drum Slowly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bang the Drum Slowly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bang the Drum Slowly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)?
- In US, Bang the Drum Slowly is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bang the Drum Slowly worth watching?
- Bang the Drum Slowly holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bang the Drum Slowly?
- Bang the Drum Slowly stars Danny Aiello, Robert De Niro, Michael Moriarty, Phil Foster and Vincent Gardenia.
- When was Bang the Drum Slowly released?
- Bang the Drum Slowly was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.