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

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]

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
Jane Wyatt
Jane Wyatt
Eleanor's Mother
Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Eleanor Gehrig
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Gerald S. O'L...
Joe McCarthy
Ramon Bieri
Ramon Bieri
Babe Ruth
Edward Herrmann
Edward Herrma...
Lou Gehrig
Patricia Neal
Patricia Neal
Mrs. Gehrig
Michael Lerner
Michael Lerne...
Dr. Canlan
David Ogden Stiers
David Ogden S...
Dr. Charles Mayo
Georgia Engel
Georgia Engel
Claire Ruth
Gail Strickland
Gail Strickla...
Dorothy
Lainie Kazan
Lainie Kazan
Sophie Tucker
James Luisi
James Luisi
Tony Lazzeri
Joe E. Tata
Joe E. Tata
Lefty Gomez
William Wellman Jr.
William Wellm...
Bill Dickey
Charles H. Gray
Charles H. Gr...
Kenderly
Frederic Downs
Frederic Down...
Papa Gehrig
James Greene
James Greene
John Kieran
Wynn Irwin
Wynn Irwin
Ed Barrow
Norman Bartold
Norman Bartol...
Harry 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