A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story 46 years old
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 Gehrig's relationship, as well as Lou's feud with Babe Ruth. This film is for anyone interested in baseball. [imdb]
Credits
A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ramon Bieri He was 48, 71 years old when he died | as Babe Ruth |
| David Ogden Stiers He was 35, 75 years old when he died | as Dr. Charles Mayo |
| Patricia Neal She was 51, 84 years old when she died | as Mrs. Gehrig |
| Edward Herrmann He was 34, 71 years old when he died | as Lou Gehrig |
| Blythe Danner She was 34, now 81 years old | as Eleanor Gehrig |
| Georgia Engel She was 29, 70 years old when she died | as Claire Ruth |
| Gerald S. O'Loughlin He was 56, 93 years old when he died | as Joe McCarthy |
| Michael Lerner He was 36, now 83 years old | as Dr. Canlan |
| Jane Wyatt She was 67, 96 years old when she died | as Eleanor's mother |
A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Fielder Cook as Director. He was 54 (80) years old when He died | Directing |
A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (46 years)
- Release day: Sunday, January 15, 1978
- Runtime: 96 minutes