Follow the Sun
“The Story of Valerie and Ben Hogan”
Synopsis
A biographical film of Ben Hogan, from his start as a golf caddy to being considered one of golf's greatest players.
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Ben Hogan
Anne Baxter
Valerie Hogan
Dennis O'Keefe
Chuck Williams
June Havoc
Norma
Larry Keating
Jay Dexter
Roland Winters
Dr. Graham
Nana Bryant
Sister Beatrice
Harry Antrim
Dr. John Everett
James Flavin
Henry Gibbs
Robert Foulk
Patrolman Jennings
Bill Walker
Lee
Wanda Perry
Wife (uncredited)
Robert Adams
Philip Ahlm
Myrtle Anderson
Gilbert Barnett
Betty Bowen
Ralph Brooks
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lanfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Hazlitt Brennan
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Follow the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Frederick Hazlitt Brennan
Cyril J. Mockridge
Leo Tover
Barbara McLean
Samuel G. Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Hazlitt Brennan
Writer
Sidney Lanfield
Director
Barbara McLean
Editor
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Renié
Costume Design
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Follow the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Follow the Sun about?
A biographical film of Ben Hogan, from his start as a golf caddy to being considered one of golf's greatest players.
Who directed Follow the Sun?
Follow the Sun was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in Follow the Sun?
The principal cast of Follow the Sun includes Glenn Ford, Anne Baxter, Dennis O'Keefe, June Havoc, Larry Keating.
When was Follow the Sun released and how long is it?
Follow the Sun was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Follow the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Follow the Sun was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Follow the Sun?
Follow the Sun holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).