Bang the Drum Slowly
1956 · 57 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, TV Movie
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.
Directed by Daniel Petrie
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Paul Newman Henry "Author" Wiggen -
Albert Salmi Bruce Pierson -
Rudy Bond Dutch -
Clu Gulager Coker -
Arch Johnson Goose -
Georgann Johnson Holly - A Allen Leaf Mick
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John McGovern Mr. Moors -
George Peppard Piney Woods -
Bert Remsen Horse - A Ann Thomas Telephone Operator
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Barbara Babcock
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