The Babe
“There Was Only One.”
Synopsis
A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom and his poignant retirement from the game. His amazing career included seven American League pennants, four World Series championships, two tempestuous marriages and a wild lifestyle that earned him numerous suspensions.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Babe Official Trailer #1 - John Goodman Movie (1992) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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John Goodman
Babe Ruth
Kelly McGillis
Claire Ruth
Trini Alvarado
Helen Ruth
Randy Steinmeyer
Ty Cobb
James Cromwell
Brother Mathias
Michael McGrady
Lou Gehrig
Richard Tyson
Guy Bush
Joseph Ragno
Miller Huggins
Ralph Marrero
Frank 'Ping' Bodie
Bernard Kates
Colonel Jack Ruppert
Stevie Lee
Eddie the Bat Boy
Bruce Boxleitner
Jumpin' Joe Dugan
Peter Donat
Frazee
J.C. Quinn
Jack Dunn
Robert Swan
George Ruth Sr.
Stephen Caffrey
Johnny Sylvester (at 30)
Danny Goldring
Bill Carrigan
Bernie Gigliotti
Al Capone
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Screenplay & Story
- John Fusco
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Babe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.5M
- Production Studios
- Waterhorse Productions, Universal Pictures, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hiller
John Fusco
Elmer Bernstein
Haskell Wexler
Robert C. Jones
Bill Finnegan, Walter Coblenz, John Fusco
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Comisky
Visual Effects Supervisor
Arthur Hiller
Director
John Fusco
Producer
John Fusco
Screenplay
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
James Dowell Vance
Production Design
April Ferry
Costume Design
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Babe
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What is The Babe about?
A chronicle of Babe Ruth's phenomenal story--from his hard knock beginnings at a Baltimore orphanage, to his meteoric rise to baseball superstardom and his poignant retirement from the game. His amazing career included seven American League pennants, four World Series championships, two tempestuous marriages and a wild lifestyle that earned him numerous suspensions.
Who directed The Babe?
The Babe was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in The Babe?
The principal cast of The Babe includes John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, Trini Alvarado, Randy Steinmeyer, James Cromwell.
When was The Babe released and how long is it?
The Babe was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did The Babe make at the box office?
The Babe grossed $17.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Babe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Babe was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Babe?
The Babe holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).