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Follow the Sun

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Texan Ben Hogan (Glenn Ford) works as a golf caddy to stay close to the game he loves. However, his beautiful and supportive wife, Valerie (Anne Baxter), urges him to pursue his long-held dream of becoming a professional golfer. Through diligence and tenacity, Hogan reaches the top ranks of pro golfing -- only to be horribly mangled in a car accident. But thanks to the love and support of his fans, Hogan ultimately recovers and happily resumes his legendary career.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press 08/07/2019
Follow the Sun should please movie fans in general and golfers in particular. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 04/05/2023 Good even if it isn't truthful. See more 06/01/2013 good golfing bio-pic See more Read all reviews
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Sidney Lanfield

Director

Glenn Ford

Ben Hogan

Anne Baxter

Valerie Hogan

Dennis O'Keefe

Chuck Williams

June Havoc

Norma

Larry Keating

Jay Dexter
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Synopsis Texan Ben Hogan (Glenn Ford) works as a golf caddy to stay close to the game he loves. However, his beautiful and supportive wife, Valerie (Anne Baxter), urges him to pursue his long-held dream of becoming a professional golfer. Through diligence and tenacity, Hogan reaches the top ranks of pro golfing -- only to be horribly mangled in a car accident. But thanks to the love and support of his fans, Hogan ultimately recovers and happily resumes his legendary career.
Director
Sidney Lanfield
Producer
Samuel G. Engel
Screenwriter
Frederick Hazlitt Brennan
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 4, 2014
Runtime
1h 33m