Sunrise at Campobello (1960)
09/28/1960 (US) • 2h 24m
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...
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.
Top Billed Cast
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Louis Howe
Missy Le Hand
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Gov. Alfred E. Smith
James Roosevelt
Anna Roosevelt
Dr. Bennett
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