Bang the Drum Slowly

*MASH* without laughs. A star pitcher learns his backup catcher has a fatal illness. The pitcher then struggles to keep his friend's spirits up, and the team secret, during the season. Early role for a young Robert De Niro.

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John D. Hancock directed Bang the Drum Slowly in 1973. See John D. Hancock's full filmography, where to start with John D. Hancock, or where to go after you've seen everything by John D. Hancock.

Bang the Drum Slowly was released in 1973 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 96 minutes.