Ed
“Minor league. Major friendship.”
Synopsis
Jack Cooper could be a world-class baseball pitcher if he didn't keep buckling under the pressure. He tries to keep his spirits up after he's traded to a minor league team but loses all hope when he discovers that Ed, one of his teammates, is a chimp. Ed used to be the team mascot, but was promoted to third base when the owners realized he had a talent for baseball. As Jack struggles to get used to his new surroundings, Ed helps him regain his confidence on and off the field.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ed Official Trailer #1 - Gene Ross Movie (1996) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Matt LeBlanc
Jack Cooper
Jayne Brook
Lydia
Bill Cobbs
Tipton
Jack Warden
Chubb
Jay Caputo
Ed Sullivan
Denise Cheshire
Ed Sullivan
Doren Fein
Liz
Patrick Kerr
Kirby Woods
Charlie Schlatter
Buddy Halsten
Carl Anthony Payne II
Stats Jefferson
Curt Kaplan
Randall "Zonk" Cszonka
Zack Ward
Dusty Richards
Michael McGlone
Oliver Barnett
Jim Caviezel
Dizzy Anderson
Valente Rodriguez
Jesus Rodriquez
Gene Ross
Red
Paul Hewitt
Bucky
Sage Allen
Cooper's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.18x
-$19.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Couturié
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mickey Evans
- Original Score
- Stephen Endelman
- Original Title
- Ed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Longview Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Couturié
David Mickey Evans, Ken Richards, Janus Cercone
Stephen Endelman
Alan Caso
Robert K. Lambert
Bill Finnegan, Bill Couturié, Brad Epstein, Rosalie Swedlin
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Endelman
Original Music Composer
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Curtis A. Schnell
Production Design
Alan Caso
Director of Photography
David Mickey Evans
Screenplay
Rosalie Swedlin
Producer
Bill Couturié
Director
Robert Grasmere
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ed about?
Jack Cooper could be a world-class baseball pitcher if he didn't keep buckling under the pressure. He tries to keep his spirits up after he's traded to a minor league team but loses all hope when he discovers that Ed, one of his teammates, is a chimp. Ed used to be the team mascot, but was promoted to third base when the owners realized he had a talent for baseball. As Jack struggles to get used to his new surroundings, Ed helps him regain his confidence on and off the field.
Who directed Ed?
Ed was directed by Bill Couturié.
Who stars in Ed?
The principal cast of Ed includes Matt LeBlanc, Jayne Brook, Bill Cobbs, Jack Warden, Jay Caputo.
When was Ed released and how long is it?
Ed was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ed?
Ed had a reported production budget of $24M and grossed $4.4M at the worldwide box office (0.18 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ed was composed by Stephen Endelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ed?
Ed holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).