A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story 1978

A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story

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NR
Drama TV Movie

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]

Top Billed Cast

Blythe Danner

Eleanor Gehrig

Edward Herrmann

Lou Gehrig

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Joe McCarthy

Ramon Bieri

Babe Ruth

Jane Wyatt

Eleanor's Mother

Patricia Neal

Mrs. Gehrig

Release Date 1978-01-15
Runtime 1h 36m
Directors Fielder Cook, Michel Hugo
Producers Richard Berg, Charles W. Fries, David Manson
Writers Joseph Durso, Eleanor Gehrig, Blanche Hanalis