A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
Genres
Overview
One of the most moving stories in the annals of sports is presented in this true drama documenting the love affair of baseball immortal Lou Gehrig and his wife Eleanor. Their romance spans the time period from his days of glory with Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees to his unsuccessful battle with an incurable disease. As the story begins, the talented but shy Gehrig is already a popular Yankee slugger when he meets the outgoing Eleanor. Their romance begins hesitantly, but blossoms as they exchange letters while Gehrig is on the road with the team. However, Gehrig's possessive mother becomes a formidable obstacle, first to their marriage and later to their happiness. But their love for one another proves triumphant. In the midst of their happiness, when Gehrig is at the peak of his career, he learns that he is suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The courage and dignity exhibited by the Gehrigs during this crisis make this a powerful, memorable film.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
1978-01-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
9
Blythe Danner
Eleanor Gehrig
Edward Herrmann
Lou Gehrig
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Joe McCarthy
Ramon Bieri
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Jane Wyatt
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Ellen Blake
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Jan Jorden
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Jonathan Sagall
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Michael Yama
Purser
Milton Parsons
Driver
Victoria Carver
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