Film

Sunrise at Campobello

1960 · 2h 24m · Drama · History

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...

IMDb

6.8

Rotten Tomatoes

88%

Metacritic

82

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.

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

David White

Mr. Lassiter

Pete Kellett

Policeman

Al McGranary

Sen. Walsh

Robin Warga

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.

Tom Carty

Johnny Roosevelt

Lyle Talbot

Mr. Brimmer

• Vincent J. DonehueDirector
• Dore ScharyScreenplay · Story · Producer
• Russell HarlanDirector of Photography
• Franz WaxmanOriginal Music Composer
• George BoemlerEditor

Sunrise at Campobello (1960) Original Trailer [FHD]

Release date

September 28, 1960

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

2h 24m

Genres

Drama, History

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