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The Slugger's Wife (1985)

1985-03-29 · 1h 45m · EN
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Darryl Palmer (Michael O'Keefe) is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer (Rebecca De Mornay). After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. When she gives up her dreams to support her husband, she can't escape her own unhappiness. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.

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Neil SimonWriterHal AshbyDirector
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Michael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeDarryl PalmerRebecca De MornayRebecca De MornayDebby HustonRandy QuaidRandy QuaidMooseCleavant DerricksCleavant DerricksMannyMartin RittMartin RittBurly DeVitoLisa LangloisLisa LangloisAline CooperGeorgann JohnsonGeorgann JohnsonMarie DeVitoLoudon Wainwright IIILoudon Wainwright IIIGaryLynn WhitfieldLynn WhitfieldTina AlvaradoDennis BurkleyDennis BurkleyChuckAlisha DasAlisha DasLolaDan BiggersDan BiggersPreacher

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What is The Slugger's Wife about?

Darryl Palmer (Michael O'Keefe) is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer (Rebecca De Mornay). After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. When she gives up her dreams to support her husband, she can't escape her own unhappiness. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.

How long is The Slugger's Wife?

The Slugger's Wife has a runtime of 105 minutes.

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