| The Babe | |
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| Directed by | Arthur Hiller |
| Written by | John Fusco |
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| Cinematography | Haskell Wexler |
| Edited by | Robert C. Jones |
| Music by | Elmer Bernstein |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $19.9 million[1] |
The Babe is a 1992 American biographical sports drama film about the life of famed baseball player Babe Ruth, who is portrayed by John Goodman. Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by John Fusco, it was released in the United States on April 17, 1992, to mixed reviews. The somewhat fictionalized account of Ruth's life begins in Maryland with his childhood. The film covers his personal life and rise as a ball player with the Red Sox, trade to New York, and decline in health and career that ends with his walking away after being a "name only" manager to boost ticket sales.