Sunrise at Campobello 1960

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...

Sunrise at Campobello

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Drama History

The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially 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 - based on the award winning Broadway play of the same name.

Top Billed 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

Release Date 1960-09-28
Runtime 2h 24m
Directors Vincent J. Donehue, Russell Harlan
Producers Walter Reilly, Dore Schary
Writers Dore Schary, Dore Schary