Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello

1960
2h 24m
6.0

6.0/10

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"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Dore Schary Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date September 28, 1960
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0054354

Cast

Ralph Bellamy
Ralph Bellamy

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Greer Garson
Greer Garson

Eleanor Roosevelt

Hume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn

Louis Howe

Jean Hagen
Jean Hagen

Missy Le Hand

Ann Shoemaker
Ann Shoemaker

Sara Delano Roosevelt

Alan Bunce
Alan Bunce

Gov. Alfred E. Smith

Tim Considine
Tim Considine

James Roosevelt

Zina Bethune
Zina Bethune

Anna Roosevelt

Frank Ferguson
Frank Ferguson

Dr. Bennett

Pat Close
Pat Close

Elliott Roosevelt

David White
David White

Mr. Lassiter

Pete Kellett
Pete Kellett

Policeman

Key Crew

Vincent J. Donehue
Director
Dore Schary
Screenplay
Dore Schary
Producer