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Cobb (1994)

Everyone hated this baseball legend. And he loved it.

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 2H 8M

Director : Ron Shelton

Synopsis

Al Stump is a famous sports-writer chosen by Ty Cobb to co-write his official, authorized 'autobiography' before his death. Cobb, widely feared and despised, feels misunderstood and wants to set the record straight about 'the greatest ball-player ever,' in his words.

Actors

Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Ty Cobb
Robert Wuhl
Robert Wuhl
Al Stump
Lolita Davidovich
Lolita Davidovich
Ramona
Ned Bellamy
Ned Bellamy
Ray
Scott Burkholder
Scott Burkholder
Jimmy
Allan Malamud
Allan Malamud
Mud
Bill Caplan
Bill Caplan
Bill
Jeff Fellenzer
Jeff Fellenzer
Sportswriter
Doug Krikorian
Doug Krikorian
Sportswriter
Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith
Sportsman's Lounge Bartender
Lou Myers
Lou Myers
Willie
William Utay
William Utay
Jameson
J. Kenneth Campbell
J. Kenneth Campbell
William Herschel Cobb
Rhoda Griffis
Rhoda Griffis
Amanda Chitwood Cobb
Tyler Logan Cobb
Tyler Logan Cobb
Young Ty

Crews

Ron Shelton
Ron Shelton
Director
Ron Shelton
Ron Shelton
Writer
Al Stump
Al Stump
Author
Ve Neill
Ve Neill
Makeup Artist
Russell Boyd
Russell Boyd
Cinematography
David V. Lester
David V. Lester
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Elliot Goldenthal
Elliot Goldenthal
Music
Kimberly Ray
Kimberly Ray
Editor
Paul Seydor
Paul Seydor
Editor
Ruth E. Carter
Ruth E. Carter
Costume Designer

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