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...
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: September 28, 1960
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
- Tim Considine - James Roosevelt
- Zina Bethune - Anna Roosevelt
- Frank Ferguson - Dr. Bennett
- Pat Close - Elliott Roosevelt
Screenplay
- Dore Schary (Screenplay)
- Dore Schary (Story)
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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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.