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]

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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 82 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