His talent made him a legend. His courage made him a hero.
Gary Cooper is "nothing short of wonderful" (The Motion Picture Guide) in this moving true story of Lou Gehrig, the Hall-of-Fame ballplayer who reached the heights of stardom, only to face tragedy with a dignity that inspired a nation.
Nominated for eleven Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, The Pride of the Yankees is a “glorious [and] inspiring” (The Hollywood Reporter) sports classic.
- Production Designer: Perry Ferguson
- Costume Designer: Rene Hubert
- Composer: Leigh Harline
- Editor: Daniel Mandell
- Screenplay: Herman J Mankiewicz
- Cinematographer: Rudolph Mate
- Screenplay: Jo Swerling
- Director: Sam Wood
