The Babe

A legendary power hitter whose prodigious talent propels him from a Baltimore orphanage to superstardom across Orioles, Red Sox, and Yankees. His charisma and stubbornness fuel both his success and his personal battles, including public scrutiny and shifting loyalties. The film traces his rise, iconic moments, and emotional struggles behind the legend.

The Broadway-producing owner who buys and later sells Ruth to fund his theatrical dreams. His decisions are driven by commerce and spectacle, impacting Ruth’s career and the trajectory of the teams involved. Frazee embodies the high-stakes tension between sport, show business, and financial risk.

Adopts Ruth and signs him to the Baltimore Orioles, recognizing his extraordinary talent early on. Dunn serves as a mentor figure who helps Ruth transition from youth to professional baseball, shaping his early career and opportunities. His decisions influence Ruth’s path through the minors to the majors.

Yankees owner who welcomes Ruth to a new era of pennant-winning teams and immense fanfare. His business-minded approach and appetite for success frame Ruth’s later years in New York. Ruppert embodies the commercial success and public pressure that define Ruth’s legacy.

Ruth’s teammate who rises to dominance as the ‘Iron Horse,’ eclipsing Ruth at times and highlighting the shifting dynamics within the Yankees. Gehrig’s ascent mirrors Ruth’s fall in public perception, illustrating the evolving competitive landscape of baseball stardom.

A sickly boy whom Ruth visits and empowers with his belief in the star. The exchange between Ruth and Johnny encapsulates the human wish to inspire beyond the field. Johnny’s faith reinforces Ruth’s role as a cultural hero, even as personal doubts persist.

Ruth’s first wife, whose marriage and subsequent divorce reflect the personal costs of Ruth’s public life. Her presence marks a personal milestone and loss, contrasting Ruth’s professional triumphs with private heartbreak.