Movie
“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...”
6.0/10
1960
2h 24m
en
Drama
History
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 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.
Director
Vincent J. Donehue
Writers
Dore Schary
Movie Information
Release Date
September 28, 1960
Runtime
2h 24m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
14
Production
Dore Schary Productions
