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Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

2h 24m | PG-13

⭐ 6 / 10

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.

Director: Vincent J. Donehue

Studio: Dore Schary Productions

Genre: Drama, History

Video: 720p

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Cast

Ralph Bellamy

Ralph Bellamy

as Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Greer Garson

Greer Garson

as Eleanor Roosevelt

Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

as Louis Howe

Jean Hagen

Jean Hagen

as Missy Le Hand

Ann Shoemaker

Ann Shoemaker

as Sara Delano Roosevelt

Alan Bunce

Alan Bunce

as Gov. Alfred E. Smith