Follow the Sun (film)
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Director Sidney Lanfield Screenplay Frederick Hazlitt Brennan Duration Language English | 6.2/10 IMDb Genre Biography, Drama, Sport Story by Frederick Hazlitt Brennan Country United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date May 1951 (1951-05) Writer Frederick Hazlitt Brennan (article), Frederick Hazlitt Brennan (screenplay) Cast Glenn Ford (Ben Hogan), Anne Baxter (Valerie Hogan), Dennis O'Keefe (Chuck Williams), June Havoc (Norma), Larry Keating (Jay Dexter), Roland Winters (Dr. Graham)Similar movies 3-Iron , Sideways , Murder She Said , Tin Cup , A Good Man in Africa , Seve | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Follow the Sun is a 1951 biographical film of the life of golf legend Ben Hogan. It stars Glenn Ford as Hogan and Anne Baxter as his wife. Many golfers and sports figures of the day appear in the movie.
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Plot summary
In Fort Worth, Texas, Ben Hogan (Glenn Ford) works as a golf caddy to help support his family. He romances and marries Valerie Fox (Anne Baxter), then with her support, decides to become a professional golfer. At first, Hogan has little success, but he gradually improves. Meanwhile, the Hogans become friends with Chuck Williams (Dennis O'Keefe), a popular fellow pro.
After serving in the military for World War II, Hogan returns to golfing and eventually becomes a top player. However, he has acquired an image of a robotic, cold competitor.
After winning a tournament (beating Williams), Hogan is very seriously injured in a car accident. Doctors hold out little hope for him walking, let alone golfing again. During his convalescence, Hogan is amazed to by the outpouring of regard from his fans. Through sheer determination, he recovers and goes on to become one of the great golfers of his time.
Cast
Radio adaptation
Follow the Sun was presented on Lux Radio Theatre March 10, 1952. The one-hour adaptation starred Anne Baxter and Gary Merrill.
References
Follow the Sun (film) WikipediaFollow the Sun (film) IMDb Follow the Sun (film) themoviedb.org