The Slugger's Wife (1985)
A major league star who is on the verge of breaking a record, meets a singer and they get married, but they have different goals, so they separate, jeopardizing his opportunity in sports and the possibility of making up with his wife.
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Darryl Palmer -
Debby Palmer -
Burly De Vito -
Moose Granger -
Manny Alvarado -
Aline Cooper -
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Marie De Vito -
Coach O'Brien -
Tina Alvarado -
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Sherry -
Peggy
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Paloma
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Director:
Hal AshbyWriter:
Neil SimonAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The "Slugger" in the film's title is a batter who can make a large number of extra-base hits.
Quotes
Burly DeVito:
I'm a manager, not a pimp!
Goofs
Right before Palmer his 62nd home run, the announcer says "Everyone is standing here in Atlanta Fulton County Stadium." The next shot shows a full stadium with a bored, seated crowd. The statement could be hyperbole.
Soundtracks
Love the One You're WithWritten by Stephen Stills
Produced by Tom Bähler, Brock Walsh and John Van Tongeren
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | Music | Romance | SportDetails
Release Date:
29 March 1985Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Horseshoe Bend Country Club, Roswell, Georgia, USABox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$1,314,993 31 March 1985
Gross USA:
$1,878,561
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,878,561
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