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| Follow the Sun: The Ben Hogan Story | 
 enlarge | Director: Sidney Lanfield
Actors: Glenn Ford, Anne Baxter, Dennis O'keefe, June Havoc, Larry Keating
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: Video
 from $39.76
Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 763
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 93 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 3.8 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303082874
UPC: 086162175831
EAN: 9786303082875
ASIN: 6303082874
Release Date: June 6, 1995
Theatrical Release Date: May 1951
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 Who Made This? Hogan's Press Secretary? May 10, 2006
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
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 from a couple of people who met him or knew him, that was not true. The fact is that he was a mean SOB and remained that way most of his life. This movie looks like it was made by his press agent. It's ridiculous and ruins what otherwise is an inspiring story.
No one can deny Hogan's achievements on the links and his incredible desire to win against all odds. The fact he could come back and play after a near-fatal auto accident was amazing....but I would not watch this again because it was too subjective and just not the truth.
 Sweet and entertaining film October 9, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 winners is very different from the millions paid today. A nice piece of nostalgia-
 One Of The Few Movies About Golf October 25, 2002
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
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 substantiate a re-release of the movie updated with that musical addition.
Classic B&W Hogan May 2, 2001
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
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 Hogan's story with Kevin Kostner playing Ben. Neat to have one narrated by Crenshaw or Kris Tschetter and those who actually knew the guy (for sure, Venturi!) Done right, could be great!
 Follow the Sun January 15, 2000
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
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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