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

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

1978-01-15 United States of America 96 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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 Gehrigs' relationship, as well as Lou's feud with Babe Ruth. This film is for anyone interested in baseball. [imdb]

Cast

Blythe Danner is Eleanor Gehrig
Eleanor Gehrig
Edward Herrmann is Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig
Gerald S. O'Loughlin is Joe McCarthy
Ramon Bieri is Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth
Jane Wyatt is Eleanor's Mother
Eleanor's Mother
Patricia Neal is Mrs. Gehrig
Mrs. Gehrig
Georgia Engel is Claire Ruth
Claire Ruth
Michael Lerner is Dr. Canlan
Dr. Canlan
David Ogden Stiers is Dr. Charles Mayo
Dr. Charles Mayo
Valerie Curtin is Kitty McHie
Kitty McHie
Jennifer Penney is Jennifer