Sunrise at Campobello

6.0 / 10

(14 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

144 minutes

Year:

1960

Director:

Vincent J. Donehue

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Company:

Dore Schary Productions

Cast:
Ralph Bellamy

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Greer Garson

Eleanor Roosevelt

Hume Cronyn

Louis Howe

Jean Hagen

Missy Le Hand

Ann Shoemaker

Sara Delano Roosevelt

Crew:
Dore Schary

Screenplay

Vincent J. Donehue

Director

Dore Schary

Story

George Boemler

Editor

Russell Harlan

Director of Photography