Gary Cooper,
Teresa Wright,
George Herman "Babe" Ruth,
Walter Brennan,
Dan Duryea
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"It's box office poison," producer Samuel Goldwyn is said to have exclaimed when he heard the idea of filming the life story of fabled first baseman Lou Gehrig. "If people want baseball, they go to th... read more
DVD Release Date: September 17, 2002
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July 21, 2007if his famous speech as lou gehrig don't make you cry like a lil baby you ain't human!
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January 14, 2012There are a lot of amazing sports movies out there, but few are as moving as "The Pride of the Yankees." Lou Gehrig comes to life in this historically accurate biopic that focuses more on Gehrig's relationships than his sports successes. It creates a lasting memory of "the man,... read more
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October 4, 2011No words can express how epic this movie... The one movie that makes me come close to crying every time.
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March 22, 2011As much as I dislike the Yankees, Gary Cooper's performance is so good even someone like me can't ignore this film's greatness.
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March 31, 2010such an amazing movie. brilliant acting (even from the Babe) and a truly heart-wrenching story. not only is this one of the all-time great sports movies, but it's a terrific character study, a tender and honest romance, a light and subtle comedy, and even a shade of dance musica... read more
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August 9, 2009A wonderful biography, beautifully acted by Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright is incredible as well. The supporting cast is excellent. Well written and directed. Very moving, outstanding production.
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October 26, 2008I found this to be a great classic movie
The life of Lou Gehrig.
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September 9, 2007a sad movie that is very well acted and thot out...Gary Cooper does a great job and Teresa Wright played a great role dealing with her husbands disability and watching him suffer.....towards the end of the movie when he gives the famous quote and the whole standing ovation is mag... read more
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July 22, 2007Lou Gehrig will forever be an American icon and should be an example to all athletes. Great story about one of the best ever. Plus, Babe Ruth is in it so it's always a winner!
Critic Reviews
August 4, 2008
TIME Magazine
March 14, 2007
Variety
For baseball and non-baseball fan alike, this sentimental, romantic saga of the NY kid who rose to the baseball heights and later met such a tragic end is well worth seeing. Full Review
May 20, 2003
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
As a simple, moving story with an ironic heart-tug at the end, it serves as a fitting memorial to the real Lou, who called himself the luckiest man alive. Full Review
February 8, 2011
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Gary Cooper gives a splendid, Oscar-nominated performance as lou Gehrig in Sam Wood's nostalgic but touching biopic of the Iron man, first baseman of the NY Yankess. Full Review
December 18, 2010
Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media
Heartwarming baseball classic for tweens and up. Full Review
August 4, 2008
Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
Classic.
February 18, 2004
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
A insistência do filme em retratar Gehrig (um ano após sua morte) de forma unidimensionalmente heróica é tão grande que ele acaba sendo protagonizado por simples caricaturas.
January 30, 2004
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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