
Bang the Drum Slowly
1956, English. Directed by Daniel Petrie.
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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- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 26 September 1956
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly runs 57 minutes (0h 57m).
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Which OTT platform is Bang the Drum Slowly on?
Bang the Drum Slowly isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 September 1956. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bang the Drum Slowly?
If you liked Bang the Drum Slowly, try Brian's Song, Tuesdays with Morrie, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life.
Who directed Bang the Drum Slowly?
Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) was directed by Daniel Petrie and stars Paul Newman, Albert Salmi, Rudy Bond.