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A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story

1978·Movie
1h 36min·NR
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
IMDb6.7

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

A real life story, history, and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

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About

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.
Biographical RomanceSports History DramaEnduring Love StoryMedical AdversityEmotional & HeartfeltFamily ChallengesInspiring Resilience1970s TV MovieClassic Baseball IconSentimental Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Fielder Cook, Ron Wright, Ken Gilbert
Written by:
Blanche Hanalis, Eleanor Gehrig, Joseph Durso
Produced by:
David Manson, Charles W. Fries, Art Levinson
Composed by:
John Mick, Tom Overton, John Fresco

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Is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story?

1 h 36 min

A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story runs 1 h 36 min.

Is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.