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 (1960) poster

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.

Director: Vincent J. Donehue
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 144 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Franz Waxman
Cinematography: Russell Harlan
Editing: George Boemler
Production: Dore Schary Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies

Keywords

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

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Vincent J. Donehue
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise at Campobello about?
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.
Who directed Sunrise at Campobello?
Sunrise at Campobello was directed by Vincent J. Donehue.
Who stars in Sunrise at Campobello?
Sunrise at Campobello stars Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn, Jean Hagen, Ann Shoemaker, Alan Bunce.
How long is Sunrise at Campobello?
Sunrise at Campobello has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
What genre is Sunrise at Campobello?
Sunrise at Campobello is a Drama, History film.
Where was Sunrise at Campobello produced?
Sunrise at Campobello was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Sunrise at Campobello?
The themes of Sunrise at Campobello include: Historical Figures and Biographies.