Movie

Sunrise at Campobello

★ 6/10 · 15 votes 1960 2h 24m Released

DramaHistory

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.

Cast

Ralph Bellamy Franklin Delano Roosevelt Greer Garson Eleanor Roosevelt Hume Cronyn Louis Howe Jean Hagen Missy Le Hand Ann Shoemaker Sara Delano Roosevelt Alan Bunce Gov. Alfred E. Smith