This story of a great baseball player and a man who was given a crushing diagnosis for his health and wellbeing. This would be devastating to anyone to have such an awful life changing problem but has led to research into helping others with this disease. Also a reminder that health should never be taken for granted.
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Whether you are a baseball fan or a history buff you eill enjoy this movie. If you are both, like I do, you will agree that this is one of the all time greats. I'm not even a Yankees fan but for 2 hours and 8 minutes on a sunday afternoon in my living room I found myself routing for the bombers and the great Lou Gehrig. Gary Cooper does a superb job playing Gehrig as you watch him grow up and take his role in history as on of the all time greats on and off the field. Babe ruth has a cameo in this film playing himself. This is a movie everyone should see at least once.
This movie tells the story of Lou Gerhig, one of the best baseball movies of all time and a must have in your movie library! Gary Cooper and Teresa Wright are outstanding lead actors along with Walter Brennan and what a beautiful love story unfolds.A 5 star movie.
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This is my all time favorite movie which is about anyone believing in inspiration and success! The late Lou Gehrig, who is the subject of this movie, believed in achievement through inspiration and hope despite his having multiple sclerosis. We have to believe in living life everyday despite what Satan wants from us! Lou Gehrig was an example of what God wants from us, and Gary Cooper played this role very, very, very, very well! THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE TO ENJOY!
A true story of the life of Lou Gehrig of baseball game. The acting is incredible with Gary Cooper as Gehrig, and the sweet actress Theresa Wright as his adoring wife. This film made by, for, and of the greatest generation, recalls a time when heroism was more common place, with heroes that were just common ordinary people. Keep tissues handy, and be transported to a simpler time.
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One day I asked a friend what his favorite basdball movie was...Without a second thoughthe replied: The Pride of the Yankees...He's originally from Brooklyn. He described the movie as a piece of history...the movie was filmed in the original stadium, was not fictional, had the original team including Babe Ruth. I was intriigued and immediatly went to ebay knowing that was my best best at finding a unique monie like this...and there it was...The item came as described and notr only has my family watched it, I have passed it aroud 3 times for others to watch and they loved it. If you are thinking about purchasing this movie...Ihave only one thing to say...STOP THINKING! BUY IT!!!!
Gary Cooper a screen legend plays Lou Gehrig the Yankee great who held a record that stood for 56 years for 2130 consecutive starts in the major league. His farewell speed of July 4, 1939 is still the stuff of legend.
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I bought this for a Christmas Present for my "Secret Santa". She is a Yankees fan *everyone has their cross to bear* and didn't have a copy of this. I thought ANY Yankees Fan would love it. I was fortunate enough to win it. though I didn't get it to her at Christmas, It arrived in excellent shape, in the case, and I was glad it made it. Nothing to really dislike except the Yankees. This is my top sports movie. I'm a baseball nut and have watched it many times. To see Babe Ruth, bill Dickey, and all of the old Yankees, well, its a keeper just to the history sake
I loved this movie. It's one of my top five favorites all time and would highly recommend it for any sports fans. You don't even have to be a sports fan to enjoy this movie. It's a love story , a comedy and a tear jerker all in one. An oldie in black and white, but that makes it even better for the nostalgia factor. It stars the great Gary Cooper as Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth stars in the movie as himself.
This is the first time I have seen this great movie! Gary Cooper is amazing in his portrayal of Gehrig! I cried like a baby at the end......................
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