The Babe (1992)
There Was Only One.
A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom and his poignant retirement from the game. His amazing career included seven American League pennants, four World Series championships, two tempestuous marriages and a wild lifestyle that earned him numerous suspensions.
Director: Arthur Hiller
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: April 17, 1992
Cast
- John Goodman - Babe Ruth
- Kelly McGillis - Claire Ruth
- Trini Alvarado - Helen Ruth
- Randy Steinmeyer - Ty Cobb
- James Cromwell - Brother Mathias
- Michael McGrady - Lou Gehrig
- Richard Tyson - Guy Bush
- Joseph Ragno - Miller Huggins
- Ralph Marrero - Frank 'Ping' Bodie
- Bernard Kates - Colonel Jack Ruppert
Screenplay
- John Fusco (Screenplay)
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: Haskell Wexler
Editing: Robert C. Jones
Production: Waterhorse Productions, Universal Pictures, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $18M
Original Language: en
Themes
Baseball and the American Dream, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, baseball, historical figure
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Babe about?
- A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom and his poignant retirement from the game. His amazing career included seven American League pennants, four World Series championships, two tempestuous marriages and a wild lifestyle that earned him numerous suspensions.
- Who directed The Babe?
- The Babe was directed by Arthur Hiller.
- Who stars in The Babe?
- The Babe stars John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, Trini Alvarado, Randy Steinmeyer, James Cromwell, Michael McGrady.
- How long is The Babe?
- The Babe has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Babe?
- The Babe is a Drama film.
- How much did The Babe gross?
- The Babe grossed $18M worldwide.
- Where was The Babe produced?
- The Babe was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Babe?
- The themes of The Babe include: Baseball and the American Dream, Olympic Spirit and Sports.