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Bang the Drum Slowly | 
| Actors: Rudy Bond, Clu Gulager, Georgann Johnson, John Mcgovern, Paul Newman
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Category: Video
List Price: $9.98
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1261
Format: Black & White, Original Recording Reissued, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303499929
UPC: 081227206239
EAN: 9786303499925
ASIN: 6303499929
Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 1956
Release Date: June 27, 1995
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Ex-Library. Good working condition. Case sleeve cut. Library Markings.
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 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION March 7, 2006
Song & story lover (Midwest, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Starring Paul Newman, Albert Salmi, Rudy Bond and George Peppard. An original television production written by Arnold Schulman, directed by Daniel Petrie, Produced by Marshall Jamison.
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The dramatic impact of this 'golden age' television production is evident from the first moment Paul Newman appears on camera as Henry Wiggen, an all-star major league pitcher for the N.Y. Marathons.
His buddy and roommate on the road is Bruce Pearson (Albert Salmi), a third string catcher who will never experience the thrill of a cheering crowd. A simple, good-natured country boy, Bruce is alternately teased by his teammates and chewed out by Dutch, the team manager. Bruce shares a tragic secret with Wiggen, and it affects both of their lives profoundly. As a result, their relationship takes on a new dimension, with Wiggen feeling a special responsibility toward his teammate. This is a powerful human story, with characters you'll never forget.
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This home video collector's edition includes a special backstage introduction hosted by Cliff Robertson. Albert Salmi, George Peppard and others recall this landmark presentation and the memorable performance of a young Paul Newman on that night in 1956 when BAND THE DRUM SLOWLY was telecast for the first time.
 Robert DeNiro does this much better! December 7, 2002
ED WEYHING (MIDDLETOWN, RI United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A worthy story - but badly abbreviated in this made-for-TV special. The version of "Bang the Drum Slowly" to watch - again and again - is the version starring Michael Moriarty and Robert DeNiro. You don't have to be a baseball fan to enjoy it.
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