Sunrise at Campobello

Name: Sunrise at Campobello
Director: Vincent J. Donehue
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1960-09-28
Duration: 2 h 24 min
Rating: 6.033
Cast: Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn, Jean Hagen, Ann Shoemaker

“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

2h 24m

Drama History

Director: Vincent J. Donehue

Writer: Dore Schary

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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.