Sunrise at Campobello

Sep 28, 1960

2h 24m

★ 6.0

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.

Genres

Drama

History

Production Companies

Dore Schary Productions

Sunrise at Campobello Trailers

Cast

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Ralph Bellamy

Eleanor Roosevelt

Greer Garson

Louis Howe

Hume Cronyn

Missy Le Hand

Jean Hagen

Sara Delano Roosevelt

Ann Shoemaker

Gov. Alfred E. Smith

Alan Bunce

James Roosevelt

Tim Considine

Anna Roosevelt

Zina Bethune

Dr. Bennett

Frank Ferguson

Elliott Roosevelt

Pat Close

Mr. Lassiter

David White

Policeman

Pete Kellett

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