SUNRISE AT CAMPOBELLO (1960)

Sunrise at Campobello
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Sunrise at Campobello
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...
Drama, History
September 28, 1960
English
2h 24m
United States
Dore Schary Productions

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.

Cast & Characters

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

Walter Sande

Capt. Skinner

Janine Grandel

Marie the Housekeeper

Otis Greene

Edward the House Butler

Ivan Browning

Charles the Butler

Abdullah Abbas

Convention Delegate (uncredited)

Walter Bacon

Convention Delegate (uncredited)

Eddie Baker

Convention Delegate (uncredited)

Crew

Dore Schary

Screenplay

Franz Waxman

Original Music Composer

Russell Harlan

Director of Photography

Dore Schary

Producer

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