A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978)
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.
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as Eleanor Gehrig
as Lou Gehrig
as Joe McCarthy
as Babe Ruth
as Eleanor's Mother
as Mrs. Gehrig
as Claire Ruth
as Dr. Canlan
as Dr. Charles Mayo
as Dorothy
as Kitty McHie
as Jennifer
as Sophie Tucker
as Lazzeri
as Gomez
as Dickey
as Kenderly
as Papa Gehrig
as Kieran
as Joe Durso
as Barrows
as Bud
as Grabiner
as Mr. Twitchell
as Nurse #1
as Fanny Barrows
as Draftsman
as Purser
as Driver
as Nurse #2
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Director
Teleplay
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Producer
Director of Photography
Book
Book
Associate Producer
Art Direction
Editor
Original Music Composer
Production Manager
Assistant Director
Unit Production Manager
Location Manager
Production Coordinator
Sound Mixer
Camera Operator
Set Decoration
Script Supervisor
Costume Design
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Hairdresser
Gaffer
Key Grip
Technical Advisor
Music Supervisor
Music Editor
Sound Effects Editor
Executive In Charge Of Production
