The Slugger's Wife

The Slugger's Wife

105 mins | Drama, Romance | March 29, 1985

Darryl Palmer (Michael O'Keefe) is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer (Rebecca De Mornay). After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. When she gives up her dreams to support her husband, she can't escape her own unhappiness. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.

The Slugger's Wife

105 mins | Drama, Romance | March 29, 1985

The Slugger's Wife
Darryl Palmer (Michael O'Keefe) is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer (Rebecca De Mornay). After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. When she gives up her dreams to support her husband, she can't escape her own unhappiness. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.
IMDb rating 4.4
Producers Columbia Pictures, Rastar Films
Original title The Slugger's Wife
Directors Hal Ashby
Writers Neil Simon

Cast

Michael O'Keefe

as Darryl Palmer

Rebecca De Mornay

as Debby Huston

Randy Quaid

as Moose

Martin Ritt

as Burly DeVito

Lisa Langlois

as Aline Cooper

Georgann Johnson

as Marie DeVito

Lynn Whitfield

as Tina Alvarado

Dennis Burkley

as Chuck

Alisha Das

as Lola

Dan Biggers

as Preacher