Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

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... 1960-09-28 United States of America 144 Min. PG-13
5.8 13 votes

Overview

The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially 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 - based on the award winning Broadway play of the same name.

Cast

Ralph Bellamy is Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Greer Garson is Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hume Cronyn is Louis Howe
Louis Howe
Jean Hagen is Missy Le Hand
Missy Le Hand
Ann Shoemaker is Sara Delano Roosevelt
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Alan Bunce is Gov. Alfred E. Smith
Gov. Alfred E. Smith
Tim Considine is James Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Zina Bethune is Anna Roosevelt
Anna Roosevelt
Frank Ferguson is Dr. Bennett
Dr. Bennett
Pat Close is Elliott Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt
David White is Mr. Lassiter
Mr. Lassiter
Pete Kellett is Policeman
Policeman

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