Babe
“The Babe Didrikson Zaharias Story”
Synopsis
This is the life story of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, from her early Texas tomboy days to her Gold Medal triumphs at the 1932 Olympics, her remarkable career as a champion golfer, her fulfilling marriage to wrestler George Zaharias, and the final battle with the only thing tougher than she was.
Top Cast
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Susan Clark
Mildred 'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias
Alex Karras
George Zaharias
Slim Pickens
Colonel M.J. McCombs
Jeanette Nolan
Hannah Marie Didrikson
Ellen Geer
Lilly Didrikson
Ford Rainey
Dr. Tatum
Arch Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Greg Mabrey
Jimmy
Stu Nahan
Sportscaster
Philip Bourneuf
Mr. Icely
Byron Morrow
Grantland Rice
Mickey Sholdar
Golf Pro
Meg Wyllie
Sister Tarsisis
Kathleen Cody
Sue Ellen
Kathleen Hughes
Nancy Armitage
Dick Dinman
Rudy
Lew Gallo
Reporter (uncredited)
James Griffith
Hospital Spokesman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Screenplay & Story
- Joanna Lee, Harry Paxton
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Babe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television, Norman Felton/Stanley Rubin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buzz Kulik
Joanna Lee, Harry Paxton
Jerry Goldsmith
Charles F. Wheeler
Henry Berman
Norman Felton, Stanley Rubin
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Berman
Editor
Norman Felton
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Buzz Kulik
Director
Stanley Rubin
Producer
Harry Paxton
Writer
Joanna Lee
Writer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Babe about?
This is the life story of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, from her early Texas tomboy days to her Gold Medal triumphs at the 1932 Olympics, her remarkable career as a champion golfer, her fulfilling marriage to wrestler George Zaharias, and the final battle with the only thing tougher than she was.
Who directed Babe?
Babe was directed by Buzz Kulik.
Who stars in Babe?
The principal cast of Babe includes Susan Clark, Alex Karras, Slim Pickens, Jeanette Nolan, Ellen Geer.
When was Babe released and how long is it?
Babe was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Babe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babe was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babe?
Babe holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).