American Hercules: Babe Ruth (2015)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 3min
- Documentary, Sport
- Movie
The transformation of an incorrigible young boy into a global phenomenon named "The Babe." Babe Ruth's eternal stories and enduring star appeal remind us that truth is often greater than fiction.
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Cast
| Martin Sheen | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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| Babe Ruth | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Phil Cousineau | ... |
Mythologist
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Michael Gibbons | ... |
Executive Director of Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation
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Harold Koplewicz | ... |
Self - Psychiatrist
(as Dr. Harold Koplewicz)
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Jane Leavy | ... |
Best Selling Author
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Will Leitch | ... |
Deadspin Founder
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Steven A. Riess | ... |
American Historian and Author
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Directed by
| Josh Oshinsky | ||
| Jeff Spaulding | ||
Written by
| Aaron Cohen | ... | (written by) |
| Josh Oshinsky | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| David Check | ... | executive producer |
| David Gavant | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Haddad | ... | co-producer |
| David Kaufmann | ... | associate producer |
| Jon O'Sheal | ... | co-producer |
| James Potocki | ... | associate producer |
| Dylan Robinson | ... | associate producer |
| Nicholas Trotta | ... | producer (as Nick Trotta) |
Music by
| Brian Langsbard | ... | (original music by) |
Cinematography by
| Alex Agnant | ||
| Jim Grieco | ||
| Robert Newman | ||
| Brian Schulz | ||
Editing by
| Eric Barchie | ||
| Santiago Gutierrez | ... | on-line editor |
| Josh Oshinsky | ||
| Pete Panagoulias | ||
Sound Department
| Daryle Sander | ... | location sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Frank Baglino Jr. | ... | movi operator |
| Kevin Provost | ... | location assistant camera |
Additional Crew
| John Ackerina | ... | location sound |
| Ariel Agami | ... | production coordinator |
| Frank Baglino | ... | additional cinematography |
| Marcy Barkan | ... | production coordinator |
| Bob Bowman | ... | president of business and media |
| Craig Braden | ... | additional cinematography |
| Avery Brooks | ... | field production support |
| Frank Caputo | ... | MLB film & video archive |
| Kevin Carey | ... | programming department |
| Andy Colvin | ... | jib operator |
| David Defendini | ... | manager: technical operations |
| Victor Delgado | ... | field production coordinator |
| Jeff Dunlap | ... | field production support |
| Brian Farrell | ... | senior media assets coordinator |
| Joseph Farris | ... | additional cinematography |
| Yennifer Fauche | ... | security |
| Clay Fraga | ... | location sound |
| Danielle Gaier | ... | legal counsel |
| John Gardner | ... | sound engineer |
| Juan Carlos Gomez | ... | field production support |
| Chuck Goslin | ... | jib operator |
| Jeff Grunther | ... | additional cinematography |
| Steve Kaczmarczyk | ... | post prodution coordinator |
| Jason Katz | ... | field production & player relations producer |
| Dana Keller | ... | photo colorization effects |
| Sean Kirkpatrick | ... | security |
| Mike LaManna | ... | MLB film & video archive |
| Dylan Marshall | ... | field production support |
| David A.F. Matz | ... | field production support |
| Ellen Miller-Wachtel | ... | legal counsel |
| Chris Monico | ... | senior manager: technical operations |
| Chad Nagel | ... | senior field productions coordinator |
| Natalie Neach | ... | programming department |
| John Oricchio | ... | field production support |
| Ethan Orlinsky | ... | legal counsel |
| Sarah Padove | ... | legal counsel |
| Joe Porciello | ... | MLB film & video archive |
| Tom Reilly | ... | security |
| Adam Schlackman | ... | coordinating producer |
| Roger Schlueter | ... | senior editorial coordinator |
| Andrea Schwartz | ... | field production support |
| Ethan Sigman | ... | additional cinematography |
| Jim Sippel | ... | additional cinematography |
| John Skinner | ... | security |
| Charlie Tang | ... | graphics & visual effects |
| Chris Tully | ... | executive vice president: media |
| Shannon Valine | ... | senior director: operations |
| Vincent Virgintino | ... | programming department |
| Joe Ward | ... | field production support |
| Kristen Wendland | ... | coordinating producer |
| Thomas Zimmerman | ... | location sound (as Tom Zimmerman) |
Thanks
| Thomas Armstrong | ... | thanks: St. Agnes Hospital/Cardinal Gibbons High School |
| Dominick Balsamo | ... | thanks |
| Justin Blome | ... | thanks: St. Agnes Hospital/Cardinal Gibbons High School |
| Jennifer Brasile | ... | thanks |
| Lenny Cano | ... | thanks: The Concourse Plaza/Mid-Bronx Seniors Counsel |
| Kirstan Cecil | ... | thanks: St. Agnes Hospital/Cardinal Gibbons High School |
| Jim Crocker | ... | thanks: The Concourse Plaza/Mid-Bronx Seniors Counsel |
| Brian Cromer | ... | thanks: St. Agnes Hospital/Cardinal Gibbons High School |
| Scott Danielczyk | ... | thanks: Baltimore Film Commission Protection Officers: Sergeant |
| Christianne Davis | ... | thanks: Child Mind Institute |
| Al Diggs | ... | thanks: Baltimore Film Commission Protection Officers |
| Debbie Dorsey | ... | thanks: Baltimore Film Commission Protection Officers |
| Craig Dougherty | ... | thanks |
| Bob Faller | ... | thanks: The Otesaga Hotel |
| Penelope Fallon | ... | thanks: Baltimore Museum of Industry |
| Sarah Finklea | ... | thanks |
| Michael Gibbons | ... | thanks: The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum |
| Cary Goodman | ... | thanks: The Concourse Plaza/Mid-Bronx Seniors Counsel |
| Candace Greene | ... | thanks: Child Mind Institute |
| Bill Greskovich | ... | thanks: St. Agnes Hospital/Cardinal Gibbons High School |
| Roosevelt Hammett Jr. | ... | thanks: Baltimore Film Commission Protection Officers: Sergeant |
| Shawn Herne | ... | thanks: The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum |
| John Horne | ... | thanks: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum |
| Jeff Idelson | ... | thanks: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum |
| Joy Kelly | ... | thanks |
| Pat Kelly | ... | thanks: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum |
| Christine Kornreich | ... | thanks: The Skylark |
| Ken Krasner | ... | thanks |
| Michael Lawless | ... | thanks: Rooftop Films |
| Marc Lippman | ... | thanks: The Ansonia |
| Sue Lloyd | ... | thanks |
| Matthew Maher | ... | thanks: McSorley's Old Ale House |
| Alliscon McSherry | ... | thanks: Child Mind Institute |
| Claire Mullins | ... | thanks: Baltimore Museum of Industry |
| Ray Negron | ... | thanks: The Concourse Plaza/Mid-Bronx Seniors Counsel |
| Rob Neyer | ... | thanks |
| Marques Payne | ... | thanks: The Concourse Plaza/Mid-Bronx Seniors Counsel |
| Peter Rubin | ... | thanks |
| Fred Shoken | ... | thanks |
| James Stevens Jr. | ... | thanks: Baltimore Film Commission Protection Officers: Officer |
| Akinlawon Sullivan | ... | thanks: Baltimore Film Commission Protection Officers: Detective |
| Kevin Tuffy | ... | thanks: Baltimore Film Commission Protection Officers: Sergeant |
| Richard Walsh | ... | thanks: McSorley's Old Ale House |
| Mechel Weiss | ... | thanks: Child Mind Institute |
| Steven Pepe Zwaryczuk | ... | thanks: McSorley's Old Ale House |
Production Companies
Distributors
- A+E Networks (2015) (World-wide)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Smithsonian Channel (2016) (World-wide) (tv)
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Storyline
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An incorrigible boy transforms into a global superhero wielding a powerful home run swing and a big smile. Through the use of rare and enhanced archival material, coupled with fresh historical and psychological perspectives on the Ruth legend, the filmmakers present a compelling case for Babe's deep impact and relevance in modern times. AMERICAN HERCULES: BABE RUTH aims to understand and celebrate the most fascinating and entertaining American life ever lived. Babe Ruth remains a mythical hero who reminds us that the greatest legends are often based on true stories Written by Major League Baseball |
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