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Bang the Drum Slowly

Bang the Drum Slowly

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Bang the Drum Slowly
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1956-09-26
  • Runtime: 57 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (9 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Theatre Guild
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2711
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

as Henry "Author" Wiggen

Albert Salmi

Albert Salmi

as Bruce Pierson

Rudy Bond

Rudy Bond

as Dutch

Clu Gulager

Clu Gulager

as Coker

Arch Johnson

Arch Johnson

as Goose

Georgann Johnson

Georgann Johnson

as Holly

Allen Leaf

Allen Leaf

as Mick

John McGovern

John McGovern

as Mr. Moors

George Peppard

George Peppard

as Piney Woods

Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

as Horse

Trailers & Clips

US Steel Hour 1956 - Bang The Drum Slowly

External Links

Keywords

baseballcancerlive broadcastlive televisiondying young

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bang the Drum Slowly?

Bang the Drum Slowly is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1956-09-26.

Who are the main actors in Bang the Drum Slowly?

The main cast includes Paul Newman, Albert Salmi, Rudy Bond, Clu Gulager, Arch Johnson, .

Where can I watch Bang the Drum Slowly online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Bang the Drum Slowly is available.

Is Bang the Drum Slowly based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Bang the Drum Slowly?

Bang the Drum Slowly has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 9 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Bang the Drum Slowly?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Bang the Drum Slowly?

The soundtrack was composed by Theatre Guild. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Bang the Drum Slowly filmed?

Bang the Drum Slowly was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Bang the Drum Slowly?

The total runtime of Bang the Drum Slowly is 57 minutes.

Is Bang the Drum Slowly suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Bang the Drum Slowly?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bang the Drum Slowly.

Does Bang the Drum Slowly have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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