Babe

1975 NR 1h 37m 7.2

The story of Babe Didrickson, who won two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics and returned to become a world champion golfer, her battles to be accepted as a woman in a man's sports world, and her fight against cancer.

A real-life track-and-field star, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson competes in the 1932 Olympics and wins two gold medals. Naturally athletic, Babe also dabbles in other sports, but decides to pursue golf as a professional -- with great success. When she meets former wrestler George Zaharias, her romance with him leads to marriage. Later, George proves to be Babe's main support when she discovers that she has cancer and must battle the disease.

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Info about Babe

Studio(s): MGM Television, Norman Felton/Stanley Rubin Productions

Originally Released: Oct 25, 1975

Production Country: United States

Genres: Biography, Drama, Sport