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The Slugger's Wife

The Slugger's Wife

PG-13 1985 · 104 min · ★ 3.7 · Romance, Drama, Comedy

Darryl Palmer is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer. After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. She can't escape unhappiness when she gives up her dreams to support her husband. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.

Directed by Hal Ashby · Written by Neil Simon

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