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The Babe   1992         PG, 113 min. Genre: Drama Director: Arthur Hiller   Cast: John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, Trini Alvarado, Bruce Boxleitner, Peter Donat, James Cromwell, J.C. Quinn, Joe Ragno, Richard Tyson, Michael McGrady, Ralph Marrero, Robert Swan, Bernard Kates, Stephen Caffrey, Gene Ross   John Goodman plays the role of home-run hitter George Herman "Babe" Ruth in this biographical drama. The story begins in Baltimore where George's brother Mathias (James Cromwell) teaches him the game of baseball. George is later signed with the Boston Red Sox, and he begins his career of hitting homers. Ruth is sold to the Yankees and brings his wife Helen (Trini Alvarado) to the city, but their marriage breaks up soon after. Ruth's second wife is Ziegfeld showgirl Claire Hodgeson (Kelly McGillis), and life becomes fun—for awhile. This script also objectively relates the ups and downs of Ruth's career. The on-field play is enhanced by use of good old Danville (Illinois) Stadium. Cast John Goodman George Herman "Babe" Ruth Kelly McGillis Claire Hodgson Ruth Trini Alvarado Helen Woodford Ruth Bruce Boxleitner Jumpin` Joe Dugan Peter Donat Harry Frazee James Cromwell Brother Mathias J.C. Quinn Jack Dunn Joe Ragno Miller Huggins Richard Tyson Guy Bush Michael McGrady Lou Gehrig Ralph Marrero Frank "Ping" Bodie Robert Swan George Herman Ruth Sr. Bernard Kates Colonel Jack Ruppert Stephen Caffrey Johnny Sylvester Gene Ross Brother Paul