# Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)

> A star pitcher quietly reshapes a major-league baseball season to protect his terminally ill catcher and closest friend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27437

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John D. Hancock
- Cast: Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro, Vincent Gardenia, Phil Foster, Ann Wedgeworth, Patrick McVey, Heather MacRae, Selma Diamond
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069765/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, melancholic, reflective evening, baseball movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of friendship and resilience amidst the harsh realities of life and death.

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