A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story

1978 NR 1h 36m 6.8

Legendary ballplayer and humanitarian Lou Gehrig and his relationship with his stalwart wife, Eleanor are portrayed in this film that focuses on the Hall of Famer's life off the baseball field. Featuring unflinching looks at the Gehrig's...

Legendary ballplayer and humanitarian Lou Gehrig and his relationship with his stalwart wife, Eleanor are portrayed in this film that focuses on the Hall of Famer's life off the baseball field. Featuring unflinching looks at the Gehrig's relationship, as well as Lou's feud with Babe Ruth. This film is for anyone interested in baseball.

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Main Cast

Blythe Danner Blythe Danner Eleanor Gehrig
Edward Herrmann Edward Herrmann Lou Gehrig
Gerald S. O'Loughlin Gerald S. O'Loughlin Joe McCarthy
Ramon Bieri Ramon Bieri Babe Ruth
Jane Wyatt Jane Wyatt Eleanor's Mother
Patricia Neal Patricia Neal Mrs. Gehrig
Georgia Engel Georgia Engel Claire Ruth
Michael Lerner Michael Lerner Dr. Canlan
David Ogden Stiers David Ogden Stiers Dr. Charles Mayo
Gail Strickland Gail Strickland Dorothy

Creators

Fielder Cook Fielder Cook Director

Info about A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story

Studio(s): NBC, Charles Fries Productions

Originally Released: United States on Jan 15, 1978

Genres: Biography, Drama, Romance, Sport

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