The Slugger's Wife
movie

Released March 29, 1985
Overview
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.
Cast

Michael O'Keefe
as
Darryl Palmer

Rebecca De Mornay
as
Debby Palmer

Martin Ritt
as
Burly De Vito

Randy Quaid
as
Moose Granger

Cleavant Derricks
as
Manny Alvarado

Lisa Langlois
as
Aline Cooper

Loudon Wainwright III
as
Gary

Georgann Johnson
as
Marie De Vito
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Danny Tucker
as
Coach O'Brien

Lynn Whitfield
as
Tina Alvarado

Al Garrison
as
Guard
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NiCandra Hood
as
Nurse
Crew

Quincy Jones
as
Executive Music Producer
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Tom Bähler
as
Executive Music Producer

Patrick Williams
as
Original Music Composer
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George C. Villaseñor
as
Editor
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Don Brochu
as
Editor
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J. Michael Riva
as
Production Design

Caleb Deschanel
as
Director of Photography

Margaret Booth
as
Executive Producer

Neil Simon
as
Writer

Ray Stark
as
Producer

Hal Ashby
as
Director
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Pennie DuPont
as
Casting