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Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

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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.

Updated May 21 2020

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US -

1960-09-28

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usa president paralysis historical figure franklin delano roosevelt based on play or musical 1920s

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Runtime: 144 mins Rating: 5.8 Tag Line: 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...

Cast

Ralph Bellamy

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Hume Cronyn

Louis Howe

Jean Hagen

Missy Le Hand

Ann Shoemaker

Sara Delano Roosevelt

Frank Ferguson

Dr. Bennett

Greer Garson

Eleanor Roosevelt

Alan Bunce

Gov. Alfred E. Smith

Tim Considine

James Roosevelt

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Crew

George James Hopkins

Set Decoration

Russell Harlan

Director of Photography

Marjorie Best

Costume Design

Edward Carrere

Production Design

Franz Waxman

Original Music Composer

George Boemler

Editor

Dore Schary

Screenplay

Dore Schary

Story

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