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Cobb

Cobb

Everyone hated this baseball legend. And he loved it.

19945.92h 8m

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.

Directed by Ron Shelton
Written by Ron Shelton, Al Stump
Produced by David V. Lester
Box OfficeBudget: $25.5MRevenue: $1.0M

Top Cast

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

A

Allan Malamud

Mud

B

Bill Caplan

Bill

J

Jeff Fellenzer

Sportswriter

D

Doug Krikorian

Sportswriter

Gavin Smith

Gavin Smith

Sportsman's Lounge Bartender

Themes & Keywords

sportsbaseballgeorgiabiographyhistorical figurebaseball playerbaseball hall of famelake tahoe

About Cobb

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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