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The Babe (1992)

PG 115 min  -  Biography | Drama | Sport  -   17 April 1992 (USA)
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Babe Ruth becomes a baseball legend but is unheroic to those who know him.

Director:

Arthur Hiller

Writer:

John Fusco
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Goodman ...
Kelly McGillis ...
Trini Alvarado Trini Alvarado ...
Helen Woodford Ruth
Bruce Boxleitner ...
Peter Donat Peter Donat ...
Harry Frazee
James Cromwell ...
Brother Mathias
J.C. Quinn J.C. Quinn ...
Jack Dunn
Joseph Ragno Joseph Ragno ...
Miller Huggins (as Joe Ragno)
Richard Tyson ...
Ralph Marrero Ralph Marrero ...
Robert Swan Robert Swan ...
George Herman Ruth Sr. (as Bob Swan)
Bernard Kates Bernard Kates ...
Colonel Jack Ruppert
Michael McGrady ...
Stephen Caffrey Stephen Caffrey ...
Johnny Sylvester
Gene Ross Gene Ross ...
Brother Paul
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Storyline

Traces the career of Babe Ruth from his days as a youngster in an orphanage to his last days as a manager. Includes such moments as the famous predicted home run and the promise to little Johnny. Written by Anonymous  

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Taglines:

There Was Only One.

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for rude language, some sexual situations, and for a scene of pre-teen alcohol/tobacco consumption See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ânsia de Viver See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,011,205 (USA) (17 April 1992) (1566 Screens)

Gross:

$17,530,973 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Netherlands:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

When interviewed during production of the film, John Goodman noted the irony of having to lose weight to play the part of Ruth. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When young Babe is hitting against Brother Mathias, one of his shots is clearly hit down toward the ground, yet young Babe looks up as if he hit it some distance. See more »

Quotes

Johnny Sylvester: You are the best, you are the best there's ever been.
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Crazy Credits

We All Miss You Ralph
["Ralph" = Ralph Marrero, who died before the film's release] See more »

Connections

Featured in "Hollywood's Top Ten: Batter Up! (#1.335)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Sweet Georgia Brown"
Written by Ben Bernie, Kenneth Casey and Maceo Pinkard
Performed by Orbert Davis and the Speakeasys See more »