Sunrise at Campobello (1960)
Directed by Vincent J. Donehue · 144 min · Drama, History
34.4 TOPICAL score · #3,145 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Sunrise at Campobello (1960, directed by Vincent J. Donehue) has a TOPICAL score of 34.4 - ranked 3,145 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and critics, and lowest on lasting engagement. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, including the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films. Critics: 88% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 6/10 (15 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 16 languages.
Why this score
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- Critics88% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8/10 critics' average
- AudienceTMDB 6/10 (15 ratings)
- Awards1 win, 5 nominations - incl. National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 16 languages
- Still read2,495 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Ralph Bellamy (actor #651), Greer Garson (actor #594), Hume Cronyn (actor #1,017), Jean Hagen