Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) is a drama, tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie rated 6.6/10.

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.

Cast

Paul Newman

Henry "Author" Wiggen

Albert Salmi

Bruce Pierson

Rudy Bond

Dutch

Clu Gulager

Coker

Arch Johnson

Goose

Georgann Johnson

Holly

Allen Leaf

Mick

John McGovern

Mr. Moors

George Peppard

Piney Woods

Bert Remsen

Horse

Ann Thomas

Telephone Operator

Barbara Babcock