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The Slugger's Wife

The Slugger's Wife

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 29, 1985

Runtime

1h 44m

Genres

Romance, Drama, Comedy

User Score

38%

Original Title

The Slugger's Wife

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions, Delphi II Productions

Director

Hal Ashby

Revenue

$1,878,561

Description

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.