A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978)

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.

Directing:
  • Fielder Cook

Writing:
  • Joseph Durso
  • Eleanor Gehrig
  • Blanche Hanalis

Stars:
Release Date: 1978-01-15
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 96
Michael Lerner
Michael Lerne...
Dr. Canlan
David Ogden Stiers
David Ogden S...
Dr. Charles Mayo
Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Eleanor Gehrig
Edward Herrmann
Edward Herrma...
Lou Gehrig
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Gerald S. O'L...
Joe McCarthy
Patricia Neal
Patricia Neal
Mrs. Gehrig
Ramon Bieri
Ramon Bieri
Babe Ruth
Jane Wyatt
Jane Wyatt
Eleanor's Mother
Georgia Engel
Georgia Engel
Claire Ruth
Frederic Downs
Frederic Down...
Papa Gehrig
Gail Strickland
Gail Strickla...
Dorothy
Lainie Kazan
Lainie Kazan
Sophie Tucker
James Luisi
James Luisi
Lazzeri
Joe E. Tata
Joe E. Tata
Gomez
William Wellman Jr.
William Wellm...
Dickey
Charles H. Gray
Charles H. Gr...
Kenderly
James Greene
James Greene
Kieran
Wynn Irwin
Wynn Irwin
Barrows
Norman Bartold
Norman Bartol...
Grabiner
George A. Cooper
George A. Coo...
Mr. Twitchell
Ellen Blake
Ellen Blake
Nurse #1
Jonathan Sagall
Jonathan Saga...
Draftsman
Michael Yama
Michael Yama
Purser
Milton Parsons
Milton Parson...
Driver
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