Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) is an overlooked Robert De Niro baseball movie about friendship, terminal illness and the daily life of a professional ballclub.
Michael Moriarty stars as Henry Wiggen, the New York Mammoths’ successful pitcher, while De Niro plays Bruce Pearson, his struggling catcher and closest friend. When Henry learns that Bruce is terminally ill, he quietly works to protect his dignity and make sure he remains with the team for one final season.
Here are five reasons you might want to watch Bang the Drum Slowly.
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