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A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story

Plot: 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
Release Date: Sunday, January 15 1978
46 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Blythe DannerBlythe Danner
Blythe Danner was
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as 'Eleanor Gehrig'.
Wed, Feb 03 1943
Portrait of Edward HerrmannEdward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann was
34 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Lou Gehrig'.
Wed, Jul 21 1943 –
Wed, Dec 31 2014
Portrait of Gerald S. O'LoughlinGerald S. O'Loughlin
Gerald S. O'Loughlin was
56 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Joe McCarthy'.
Fri, Dec 23 1921 –
Fri, Jul 31 2015
Portrait of Ramon BieriRamon Bieri
Ramon Bieri was
48 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Babe Ruth'.
Sun, Jun 16 1929 –
Sun, May 27 2001
Portrait of Jane WyattJane Wyatt
Jane Wyatt was
67 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Eleanor's Mother'.
Fri, Aug 12 1910 –
Fri, Oct 20 2006
Portrait of Patricia NealPatricia Neal
Patricia Neal was
51 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Mrs. Gehrig'.
Wed, Jan 20 1926 –
Sun, Aug 08 2010
Portrait of Georgia EngelGeorgia Engel
Georgia Engel was
29 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Claire Ruth'.
Wed, Jul 28 1948 –
Fri, Apr 12 2019
Portrait of Michael LernerMichael Lerner
Michael Lerner was
36 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Dr. Canlan'.
Sun, Jun 22 1941 –
Sat, Apr 08 2023
Portrait of David Ogden StiersDavid Ogden Stiers
David Ogden Stiers was
35 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Dr. Charles Mayo'.
Sat, Oct 31 1942 –
Sat, Mar 03 2018
Portrait of Gail StricklandGail Strickland
Gail Strickland was
30 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Dorothy'.
Sun, May 18 1947
Portrait of Valerie CurtinValerie Curtin
Valerie Curtin was
32 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Kitty McHie'.
Sat, Mar 31 1945
Portrait of Jennifer PenneyJennifer Penney
Jennifer Penney was
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as 'Jennifer'.
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Portrait of Lainie KazanLainie Kazan
Lainie Kazan was
37 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Sophie Tucker'.
Wed, May 15 1940
Portrait of James LuisiJames Luisi
James Luisi was
49 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Tony Lazzeri'.
Sun, Nov 11 1928 –
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Portrait of Joe E. TataJoe E. Tata
Joe E. Tata was
41 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Lefty Gomez'.
Sun, Sep 13 1936 –
Thu, Aug 25 2022
Portrait of William Wellman Jr.William Wellman Jr.
William Wellman Jr. was
40 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Bill Dickey'.
Wed, Jan 20 1937
Portrait of Charles H. GrayCharles H. Gray
Charles H. Gray was
56 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Kenderly'.
Sun, Nov 27 1921 –
Sat, Aug 02 2008
Portrait of Frederic DownsFrederic Downs
Frederic Downs was
61 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Papa Gehrig'.
Sat, May 06 1916 –
Fri, Apr 24 1998
Portrait of James GreeneJames Greene
James Greene was
51 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'John Kieran'.
Wed, Dec 01 1926 –
Fri, Nov 09 2018
Portrait of Robert BurrRobert Burr
Robert Burr was
55 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Joe Durso'.
Sun, Mar 05 1922 –
Sat, May 13 2000
Portrait of Wynn IrwinWynn Irwin
Wynn Irwin was
45 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Ed Barrow'.
Sun, Dec 11 1932 –
Thu, Feb 15 2018
Portrait of Scott MulhernScott Mulhern
Scott Mulhern was
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as 'Bud'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman BartoldNorman Bartold
Norman Bartold was
49 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Harry Grabiner'.
Mon, Aug 06 1928 –
Sat, May 28 1994
Portrait of George A. CooperGeorge A. Cooper
George A. Cooper was
52 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Mr. Twitchell'.
Sat, Mar 07 1925 –
Fri, Nov 16 2018
Portrait of Ellen BlakeEllen Blake
Ellen Blake was
34 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Nurse #1'.
Sun, Sep 12 1943
Portrait of Jan JordenJan Jorden
Jan Jorden was
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as 'Fanny Barrow'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jonathan SagallJonathan Sagall
Jonathan Sagall was
18 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Draftsman'.
Thu, Apr 23 1959
Portrait of Michael YamaMichael Yama
Michael Yama was
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as 'Purser'.
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Portrait of Milton ParsonsMilton Parsons
Milton Parsons was
73 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
as 'Driver'.
Thu, May 19 1904 –
Thu, May 15 1980
Portrait of Victoria CarverVictoria Carver
Victoria Carver was
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as 'Nurse #2'.
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Crew

Portrait of Fielder CookFielder Cook
Director
Fielder Cook was
54 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
Fri, Mar 09 1923 –
Fri, Jun 20 2003
Portrait of Michel HugoMichel Hugo
Director of Photography
Michel Hugo was
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Portrait of David MansonDavid Manson
Producer
David Manson was
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Portrait of Richard BergRichard Berg
Executive Producer
Richard Berg was
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Portrait of Charles W. FriesCharles W. Fries
Executive Producer
Charles W. Fries was
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Tue, Sep 15 1953
Portrait of David NewhouseDavid Newhouse
Editor
David Newhouse was
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Portrait of Eddy Lawrence MansonEddy Lawrence Manson
Music
Eddy Lawrence Manson was
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Portrait of Blanche HanalisBlanche Hanalis
Teleplay
Blanche Hanalis was
62 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
Sat, Dec 11 1915 –
Mon, Jul 27 1992
Portrait of Ray MolyneauxRay Molyneaux
Set Decoration
Ray Molyneaux was
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Portrait of Herman F. ZimmermanHerman F. Zimmerman
Art Direction
Herman F. Zimmerman was
42 in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story
Fri, Apr 19 1935
Portrait of Joseph DursoJoseph Durso
Book
Joseph Durso was
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Portrait of Eleanor GehrigEleanor Gehrig
Book
Eleanor Gehrig was
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