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Sunrise at Campobello

Release Date:September 28, 1960

Running Time:144 min

Genres:Drama, History

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Cast

Ralph Bellamy Greer Garson Hume Cronyn Jean Hagen Ann Shoemaker Alan Bunce Tim Considine Zina Bethune Frank Ferguson Pat Close David White Pete Kellett

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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.

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