
Bang the Drum Slowly
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
A pitcher of a major-league baseball team finds out that his teammate and pal is desperately trying to hide that he is dying of a terminal disease so the owner won't find out and fire him.
Top Cast


Paul Newman
Paul Newman
Henry "Author" Wiggen
Paul Newman
Henry "Author" Wiggen


Albert Salmi
Albert Salmi
Bruce Pierson
Albert Salmi
Bruce Pierson


Rudy Bond
Rudy Bond
Dutch
Rudy Bond
Dutch


Clu Gulager
Clu Gulager
Coker
Clu Gulager
Coker


Arch Johnson
Arch Johnson
Goose
Arch Johnson
Goose


Georgann Johnson
Georgann Johnson
Holly
Georgann Johnson
Holly
Allen Leaf
Allen Leaf
Mick
Allen Leaf
Mick


John McGovern
John McGovern
Mr. Moors
John McGovern
Mr. Moors


George Peppard
George Peppard
Piney Woods
George Peppard
Piney Woods


Bert Remsen
Bert Remsen
Horse
Bert Remsen
Horse
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