Ted Williams
“There Goes the Greatest Hitter That Ever Lived”
Synopsis
Born in 1918 in San Diego, Williams was a latchkey child from a broken home, raised by a mother more dedicated to the Salvation Army than to her two sons, and by a father who spent more time away from home than in it. Williams found salvation by doing the one thing he loved most: hitting baseballs. In his rookie season with the Red Sox, where he would spend his entire career as a player, Williams batted .327, socked 31 homers and led the league with 145 RBI. Over the next 21 years, despite losing five seasons of his prime to active service as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot, Williams hit 521 home runs, twice captured the Triple Crown, and became the oldest man ever to win a batting title. He finished his career with a .344 lifetime batting average, was the last man to hit over .400 in a full season, batting .406 in 1941, and was a first-ballot inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Cohen, John Updike, Mary Carillo
- Original Title
- Ted Williams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- HBO Sports, HBO, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Cohen
Aaron Cohen, John Updike, Mary Carillo
Margaret Grossi
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Cohen
Writer
Aaron Cohen
Director
Margaret Grossi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ted Williams
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What is Ted Williams about?
Born in 1918 in San Diego, Williams was a latchkey child from a broken home, raised by a mother more dedicated to the Salvation Army than to her two sons, and by a father who spent more time away from home than in it. Williams found salvation by doing the one thing he loved most: hitting baseballs. In his rookie season with the Red Sox, where he would spend his entire career as a player, Williams batted .327, socked 31 homers and led the league with 145 RBI. Over the next 21 years, despite losing five seasons of his prime to active service as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot, Williams hit 521 home runs, twice captured the Triple Crown, and became the oldest man ever to win a batting title. He finished his career with a .344 lifetime batting average, was the last man to hit over .400 in a full season, batting .406 in 1941, and was a first-ballot inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who directed Ted Williams?
Ted Williams was directed by Aaron Cohen.
Who stars in Ted Williams?
The principal cast of Ted Williams includes Claudia Williams, Robert Redford, Liev Schreiber.
When was Ted Williams released and how long is it?
Ted Williams was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ted Williams?
Ted Williams holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).