Where to Watch Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) (Legally)

Where to watch “Bang the Drum Slowly” (1973) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1973), without spoilers.

It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 96 minutes.

Cast highlights include Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

terminal illness, baseball player

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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