
Moneyball(2011)
The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.


“Everyone hated this baseball legend. And he loved it.”
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.

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
Cobb is a drama film released in 1994 exploring themes of sports, baseball, georgia, biography, historical figure, baseball player. Directed by Ron Shelton, it stars Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Wuhl, Lolita Davidovich. 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.
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