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Cobb

1994 · 128 min

A sour, boozy character study that grinds you down alongside its ghostwriter, fascinating but rarely pleasant to sit through.

Directed by
Ron Shelton
Genres
Drama
Tagline
Everyone hated this baseball legend. And he loved it.
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.

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Directed by
Ron Shelton
Genres
Drama
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    • Language strong
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
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