
The Slugger's Wife
1985 · Movie · PG-13 · 104 min · ★ 3.6
Comedic genius Neil Simon tells the romantic story of a baseball player who marries a beautiful rock singer. Michael O'Keefe believes that his new wife is responsible for his remarkable hitting streak. His wife's return to her singing career sends him into a batting slump that threatens the team's chance at winning the pennant . . . and their young marriage.
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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-03-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 104 min
- TMDB rating
- 3.6/10 (18 votes)
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1986 · nominated
Cast & crew

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
- DT
Danny Tucker
as Coach O'Brien

Lynn Whitfield
as Tina Alvarado
Directed by Hal Ashby