Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

Genres - Drama, Language & Literature, Historical Film  |   Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Political Drama  |   Release Date - Sep 28, 1960 (USA - Unknown)  |   Run Time - 143 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Matthew Tobey

One of only two theatrical features by television director Vincent J. Donahue, Sunrise at Campobello is a biography of President Franklin D. Roosevelt that attempts to illustrate the statesman's courageous battle against infantile paralysis and his political foes. While in the prime of his life, Roosevelt (Ralph Bellamy) is stricken with a debilitating illness that threatens to end his career. Fortunately, his wife, Eleanor (Greer Garson), faithfully helps him regain his strength and become one of America's most influential and beloved Commanders in Chief. Hume Cronyn also stars as F.D.R.'s political strategist Louis Howe, who forms a successful triumvirate with the Roosevelts. For her performance, Greer Garson received a Best Actress nomination at the 1961 Academy Awards.

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ambition, campaign, disease, election, handicap, politician, President