FDR: That Man in the White House (1978)

  • NR
  • 05/12/1978 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 43m

Overview

Actor Robert Vaughn takes on writer Dore Schary's acclaimed one-man play, "Sunrise at Campobello," bringing to life one of America's most beloved and influential presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Focusing primarily on the political figure's battle with polio, this made-for-TV movie reveals the humanity and grace of the man who led the country through some of its toughest times, including the Great Depression and World War II.

Dore Schary

Writer

Gerald Krell

Director

Cast

Robert Vaughn's headshot

Robert Vaughn

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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