VHS : Follow the Sun: The Ben Hogan Story
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starring: Glenn Ford, Anne Baxter, Dennis O'Keefe, June Havoc, Larry Keatingdirected by: Sidney Lanfield
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303082875
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6303082874
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: June 06, 1995
Running Time: 94 minutes
Sales Rank: 3158
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1951-05
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Who Made This? Hogan's Press Secretary?
Being a golfer and a fan of the sport for many years, I was very interested in seeing this, which I did when the VHS first came out. Later, I saw it again because of the same reason plus I usually find Glenn Ford's films entertaining.
Well, the story moves well, it didn't bore me, but I did have problems with the accuracy of it and the general theme of the film, telling us that Hogan really was a nice guy who cared lot about what the public thought. From every account I have read, and ... Read More
Rating:  - Sweet and entertaining film
I recently had the chance to see this film again after many years and once again enjoyed it possibly even more than the first time. Glenn Ford plays pro golfer, Ben Hogan and as usual with most of his films he fits the part perfectly. A reliable actor like Ford can make even a simple little film very entertaining. Anne Baxter as his wife, is too very good in her part. They have a very nice chemistry, and they are very believable as a married couple. One might notice that the prize amounts paid to the ... Read More
Rating:  - One Of The Few Movies About Golf
This is a good biopic about golf immortal Ben Hogan, master of the repetitive swing and accurate beyond belief. It reflects the dramatic standards of 1951, however, and you just have to know that Ben and wife Valerie CRINGED when they saw some of the onscreen exchanges between Glen Ford and Anne Baxter.
Hogan himself hit the golf shots for this film, and you can easily see how masterful he was. The Beatles later wrote a theme song for "Follow the Sun," but there was never enough demand to ... Read More
Rating: - Classic B&W Hogan
Hogan is such a mysterious man. Ford tells an adequate job of portraying him, aloof and intense, always polite and maticulously dressed.
The coverage of the accident and rehab is great. Thought maybe the opening of the caddie segment of his life could have been done with little more "up close and personal touch," since this seemed to affect Ben so much.
Sampson's book "Hogan" provides a worthy reference to read along with this video. Heard that there was to be a new attempt at ... Read More
Rating:  - Follow the Sun
It has been many years since watching Follow the Sun. This is a motivational movie for any young golfer to watch. It is about faith and persistance.
As a young man this picture had a major influence on my life. When it is available for sale again, I will be the first to buy a copy.
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