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Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth

The Life Behind the Legend

Genres

Documentary

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As its title implies, this video attempts to go beyond the public persona of one of major league baseball's greatest stars. Accepting Ruth as a larger-than-life figure, this 59-minute video doesn't attempt to rationalize, apologize, or analyze his behavior. Rather, it endeavors to present an unbiased account of the life of George Herman Ruth, contradictions and all.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

16 August 1998

Country

United States of America

Cast

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Himself - Narrator (voice)

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth

Himself (archive footage)

Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd

Himself

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