Romance ·Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 1985 · 1h 44m

The Slugger's Wife

Director

Cast

Michael O'Keefe as Darryl Palmer Rebecca De Mornay as Debby Palmer Martin Ritt as Burly De Vito Randy Quaid as Moose Granger Cleavant Derricks as Manny Alvarado Lisa Langlois as Aline Cooper

Crew

Caleb Deschanel — Director of Photography George C. Villaseñor — Editor Don Brochu — Editor Patrick Williams — Original Music Composer Neil Simon — Writer Ray Stark — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Hal Ashby Director Caleb Deschanel Director of Photography George C. Villaseñor Editor Don Brochu Editor Patrick Williams Original Music Composer Neil Simon Writer Ray Stark Producer J. Michael Riva Production Design

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