Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

  • NR
  • 09/28/1960 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 24m

The sun came up twice that day. Once in the heavens for all the world to see... once in the darkness for a man, his wife, and their children alone to share...

Overview

The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially his wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith's presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover.

Dore Schary

Screenplay, Story

Vincent J. Donehue

Director

Cast

Ralph Bellamy's headshot

Ralph Bellamy

Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Greer Garson's headshot

Greer Garson

Eleanor Roosevelt
Hume Cronyn's headshot

Hume Cronyn

Louis Howe
Jean Hagen's headshot

Jean Hagen

Missy Le Hand
Ann Shoemaker's headshot

Ann Shoemaker

Sara Delano Roosevelt
Alan Bunce's headshot

Alan Bunce

Gov. Alfred E. Smith
Tim Considine's headshot

Tim Considine

James Roosevelt
Zina Bethune's headshot

Zina Bethune

Anna Roosevelt

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