The Babe
"There Was Only One."
Originally released in 1992. The Babe is a drama film. directed by Arthur Hiller.
Starring John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, and Trini Alvarado
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (162 votes)
Box Office
$17.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Goodman
as Babe Ruth
Kelly McGillis
as Claire Ruth
Trini Alvarado
as Helen Ruth
Randy Steinmeyer
as Ty Cobb
James Cromwell
as Brother Mathias
Michael McGrady
as Lou Gehrig
Richard Tyson
as Guy Bush
Joseph Ragno
as Miller Huggins
Ralph Marrero
as Frank 'Ping' Bodie
Bernard Kates
as Colonel Jack Ruppert
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $17,530,973
Production Companies
- Waterhorse Productions
- Universal Pictures
- Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
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 am...
Who directed The Babe?
The Babe was directed by Arthur Hiller.
How long is The Babe?
The Babe has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Babe released?
The Babe was released on April 17, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Babe?
The main cast of The Babe includes John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, Trini Alvarado, Randy Steinmeyer, James Cromwell.
Is The Babe worth watching?
The Babe has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 162 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.