The Slugger's Wife
The Slugger's Wife
Release: 1985-03-29
·Runtime: 104m
·★ 3.4
Romance
Drama
Comedy
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Rastar Productions
Delphi II Productions
Cast
Lynn Whitfield
as Tina Alvarado
Randy Quaid
as Moose Granger
Georgann Johnson
as Marie De Vito
Lisa Langlois
as Aline Cooper
Loudon Wainwright III
as Gary
Dennis Burkley
as Chuck
Marc Clement
as Mr. Davis
Paul Ryden
as Reporter
Ted Turner
as Darryl Fan (uncredited)
Al Garrison
as Guard
Michael O'Keefe
as Darryl Palmer
Cleavant Derricks
as Manny Alvarado
Rebecca De Mornay
as Debby Palmer
Alex Hawkins
as "Hawkins"
Martin Ritt
as Burly De Vito
Dan Biggers
as Preacher
John B. Sterling
as Self
Tony Peck
as Reporter
David Cross
as (uncredited)
Crew
Neil Simon
Writer
Quincy Jones
Executive Music Producer
Bonnie Arnold
Assistant Production Coordinator
Hal Ashby
Director
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
John Farnham
Songs
Ann Roth
Costume Designer
Caleb Deschanel
Director of Photography
Margaret Booth
Executive Producer
Rick Carter
Art Direction
Craig Denault
Camera Operator
Ray Stark
Producer