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The Slugger's Wife

1985 · 104 min Romance Drama Comedy
3.4 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1985
Country United States of America
Genre Romance, Drama, Comedy
Director Hal Ashby
Runtime 104 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.4/10 (17 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the clash of two dreams, exploring the sacrifices demanded by love and career. It relies on the palpable tension between its leads to depict a romance tested by the weight of unfulfilled ambitions.

What lingers after the credits is a bittersweet reflection on compromise. The story avoids easy answers, leaving a resonant echo about the paths not taken. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hal Ashby

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