DRAMA . 1960 . 2h 24m . 6.0/10

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..."

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.

Starring Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn

6.0/10

Rating

2h 24m

Runtime

1960

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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...

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Cast

Ralph Bellamy stars as Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Sunrise at Campobello.

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Year context

Sunrise at Campobello was released 66 years ago in 1960.

Overview

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 st...

Sunrise at Campobello is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 2h 24m.