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The Slugger's Wife

1985, Romance/Comedy, 1h 45m

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Darryl Palmer (Michael O'Keefe) falls in love with Debby Huston (Rebecca De Mornay) after seeing her perform in a nightclub. Inspired by his new relationship, Darryl begins hitting home runs whenever the singer is in the stands, and soon the pair are married. As Darryl strives to set a new home run record, his constant need for Debby's presence alarms her. Realizing she has to focus on her own career, Debby leaves, causing Darryl's game to suffer.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Romance, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Hal Ashby
  • Producer:
    Ray Stark
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    Stereo, Surround

Cast & Crew

Michael O'Keefe
Michael O'Keefe
Darryl Palmer
Rebecca De Mornay
Rebecca De Mornay
Debby Palmer
Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Moose Granger
Martin Ritt
Martin Ritt
Burly DeVito
Cleavant Derricks
Cleavant Derricks
Manny Alvarado
Lisa Langlois
Lisa Langlois
Aline Cooper
Loudon Wainwright
Loudon Wainwright
Gary
Georgann Johnson
Georgann Johnson
Marie DeVito
Hal Ashby
Hal Ashby
Director
Ray Stark
Ray Stark
Producer
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