Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

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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,… More

PG, 2 hr. 23 min.
Directed By
Vincent J. Donehue
Genres
Classics, Drama
In Theaters
Sep 28, 1960 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Inspirational biopic on the only American president to be elected for four terms.

  • Nell Minow, Common Sense Media

    This is an exceptional and inspiring true story.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • jay n


    Good old fashioned biography of FDR's struggle against polio and his journey back to the political arena. Good supporting performances and a handsome production add luster to this but the real strength of it is in the performances of Greer Garson as Eleanor and especially Ralph… More

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