Cobb (1994)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $25,500,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,007,583.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 11.279 |
Directed By
Ron Shelton
Crew
Ve Neill
Al Stump
Ron Shelton
Ron Shelton
Arnon Milchan
Russell Boyd
Elliot Goldenthal
Patricia Tallman
Tom Morga
K.C. Hodenfield
Ruth E. Carter
Kimberly Ray
David V. Lester
Paul Seydor
TOP CAST
Tommy Lee Jones
Ty Cobb
Robert Wuhl
Al Stump
Lolita Davidovich
Ramona
Ned Bellamy
Ray
Scott Burkholder
Jimmy
Allan Malamud
Mud
Bill Caplan
Bill
Jeff Fellenzer
Sportswriter
Doug Krikorian
Sportswriter
Gavin Smith
Sportsman's Lounge Bartender
Lou Myers
Willie
William Utay
Jameson
J. Kenneth Campbell
William Herschel Cobb
Rhoda Griffis
Amanda Chitwood Cobb
Tyler Logan Cobb
Young Ty
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