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 Synopsis
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.
Sunrise at Campobello (1960) is a drama and history film directed by Vincent J. Donehue, released on September 28, 1960 with a runtime of 2h 24m. It stars Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn and Jean Hagen. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent J. Donehue
- Writers:
- Dore Schary, Dore Schary
- Producers:
- Dore Schary
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Harlan
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Dore Schary Productions
- Status:
- Released
Sunrise at Campobello (1960) Trailer
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Sunrise at Campobello Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Bellamy
as Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Greer Garson
as Eleanor Roosevelt
Hume Cronyn
as Louis Howe
Jean Hagen
as Missy Le Hand
Ann Shoemaker
as Sara Delano Roosevelt
Alan Bunce
as Gov. Alfred E. Smith
Tim Considine
as James Roosevelt
Zina Bethune
as Anna Roosevelt
Frank Ferguson
as Dr. Bennett
Pat Close
as Elliott Roosevelt
David White
as Mr. Lassiter
Pete Kellett
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Vincent J. Donehue, written by Dore Schary and Dore Schary, produced by Dore Schary.
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Sunrise at Campobello Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 15 ratings.
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Sunrise at Campobello – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sunrise at Campobello online?
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Sunrise at Campobello (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sunrise at Campobello?
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The main cast of Sunrise at Campobello (1960) includes Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn, Jean Hagen and Ann Shoemaker. The film was directed by Vincent J. Donehue. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sunrise at Campobello released?
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Sunrise at Campobello was released on September 28, 1960 and runs for 2h 24m.
Is Sunrise at Campobello worth watching?
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Sunrise at Campobello (1960) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sunrise at Campobello?
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Yes. The official Sunrise at Campobello trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.