Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: September 28, 1960
Runtime: 144 minutes
Genres: Drama, History
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.0/10 (14 votes)
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Cast
Ralph Bellamy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Greer Garson
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hume Cronyn
Louis Howe
Jean Hagen
Missy Le Hand
Ann Shoemaker
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Alan Bunce
Gov. Alfred E. Smith
Tim Considine
James Roosevelt
Zina Bethune
Anna Roosevelt
Frank Ferguson
Dr. Bennett
Pat Close
Elliott Roosevelt
David White
Mr. Lassiter
Lyle Talbot
Mr. Brimmer
Walter Sande
Capt. Skinner
Herbert Anderson
Daly
Eddie Baker
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Mary Benoit
Campaign Worker (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Francis De Sales
Riley (uncredited)
Don Dillaway
Sloan (uncredited)
Chuck Hicks
Policeman (uncredited)
Michael Jeffers
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Colin Kenny
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Paul Kruger
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
John McKee
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Jack Mower
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Sol Murgi
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
George Nardelli
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Jack Perrin
Campaign Worker (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Jack Stoney
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Hal Taggart
Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
Convention Delegate (uncredited)