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The Slugger's Wife

1985 | 104m | English

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Popularity: 3 (history)

Director: Hal Ashby
Writer: Neil Simon
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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.
Release Date: Mar 29, 1985
Director: Hal Ashby
Writer: Neil Simon
Genres: Drama, Romance
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Production Companies Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions, Delphi II Productions
Box Office Revenue: $1,878,561
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Aug 03, 2024
Entered: Apr 20, 2024
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Name Character
Michael O'Keefe Darryl Palmer
Rebecca De Mornay Debby Palmer
Martin Ritt Burly De Vito
Randy Quaid Moose Granger
Cleavant Derricks Manny Alvarado
Lisa Langlois Aline Cooper
Loudon Wainwright III Gary
Georgann Johnson Marie De Vito
Danny Tucker Coach O'Brien
Lynn Whitfield Tina Alvarado
Al Garrison Guard
NiCandra Hood Nurse
Ginger Taylor Sherry
Kay McClelland Peggy
Julie Kemp Paloma
Tina Kincaid Baseball Wife
Martha Harrison Baseball Wife
Becky Pate Baseball Wife
Dennis Burkley Chuck
Alisha Das Lola
Dan Biggers Preacher
Justine Albree Iris Granger
Marc Clement Mr. Davis
Richard Alan Reiner Patron at Zelda's
Valerie Mitchell Waitress at Limelight
Edwin H. Cipot Cuneo
Stephen H. Stier Varsity Patron
David R. Yood Cop in Varsity
Wallace Merck Fan in Limelight
Johnny B. Watson Jr. Gateman
Alex Hawkins "Hawkins"
Mort Schwartz Man
John B. Sterling Self
George Stokes Stage Manager
Harmon L. Wages Interviewer
John Bradley Self
Jerome Olds Musician
Erby Walker Waiter
Phillipe Fontanelli Waiter
Steve Daniels Jr. Umpire
Henry J. Rountree Umpire
George Jack Klarman Umpire
Collin Fagan Umpire
David M. Pallone Umpire
Kevin James Barnes Public Address
John Lawhorn Coach Reckon
Douglas Garland Nave Catcher
Bill G. Fite Catcher
Al Hrabosky Baseball Player
Mark Fidrych Baseball Player
Pete Van Wieren Baseball Narrator (voice)
Ernie Johnson Baseball Narrator (voice)
Skip Caray Sportscaster
Nick Charles Sportscaster
Chico Renfroe Reporter
Tony Peck Reporter
Corey B. McPherrin Reporter
Paul Ryden Reporter
John Buren Solberg Reporter
Brad Nessler Reporter
David Cross (uncredited)
Bucky Dent Shortstop for the Astros (uncredited)
Ted Turner Darryl Fan (uncredited)
Name Job
Quincy Jones Executive Music Producer
J. Michael Riva Production Design
Caleb Deschanel Director of Photography
Neil Simon Writer
Hal Ashby Director
Ann Roth Costume Designer
Craig Denault Camera Operator
Rick Carter Art Direction
Bonnie Arnold Assistant Production Coordinator
George C. Villaseñor Editor
Tom Bähler Executive Music Producer
Patrick Williams Original Music Composer
Don Brochu Editor
Pennie DuPont Casting
Jerry A. Baerwitz Unit Production Manager
Frank Bueno First Assistant Director
Don Yorkshire Second Assistant Director
Annette Stillwell Local Casting
David L. Butler Second Unit Director of Photography
Daniel C. Gold First Assistant Camera
Michael Ritt Second Assistant Camera
Bruce Weintraub Set Decoration
June Samson Script Supervisor
Jeff Wexler Production Sound Mixer
Michael J. Kohut Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Carlos Delarios Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Aaron Rochin Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Ray O'Reilly Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Tom McCarthy Jr. Supervising Sound Editor
David Spence Supervising Sound Editor
Neil Burrow Sound Editor
Richard Shorr Sound Editor
Jim Bullock Sound Editor
Doreen A. Dixon ADR Editor
Dee D'Orazio Assistant Editor
Christopher Brooks Music Editor
Virginia Randolph-Weaver Set Designer
Ray Mercer Jr. Property Master
Darryl M. Athons Costumer
Mort Schwartz Costumer
Shiela Haynes Costumer
Kaye Pownall Hairstylist
Lee C. Harmon Makeup Artist
Barbara Maggi Makeup Artist
Don Coufal Boom Operator
Jim Stuebe Cableman
Gary Holt Chief Lighting Technician
Clyde W. Hart Key Grip
George Stokes Construction Coordinator
Elaine Smith Location Manager
Julie Oberdorfer Production Coordinator
Leslie Danis Additional Casting
Lucile Jones Additional Casting
Wayne Fitzgerald Title Designer
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Margaret Booth Executive Producer
Ray Stark Producer
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Golden Globes Best Supporting Actress Lilia Skala Nominated
Golden Globes Best Supporting Actress Lisa Langlois Won
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Popularity History


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2024 4 5 9 2
2024 5 7 16 2
2024 6 5 13 1
2024 7 6 12 2
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2024 12 4 12 2
2025 1 4 6 2
2025 2 4 6 1
2025 3 3 5 1
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2025 8 0 1 0
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