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.
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- NBC, Charles Fries Productions, Stonehenge Productions
Cast
Blythe DannerEleanor Gehrig
Edward HerrmannLou Gehrig
Gerald S. O'LoughlinJoe McCarthy
Ramon BieriBabe Ruth
Jane WyattEleanor's Mother
Patricia NealMrs. Gehrig
Georgia EngelClaire Ruth
Michael LernerDr. Canlan
David Ogden StiersDr. Charles Mayo
Gail StricklandDorothy
Valerie CurtinKitty McHieJennifer PenneyJenniferMedia
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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…
Who stars in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story?
The movie stars Blythe Danner, Edward Herrmann, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Ramon Bieri, Jane Wyatt and more.
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