The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially 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 - based on the award winning Broadway play of the same name.
Stars: Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn, Jean Hagen, Ann Shoemaker, Alan Bunce
Crew: Vincent J. Donehue (Director), Dore Schary (Screenplay), Dore Schary (Story), Dore Schary (Producer), Walter Reilly (Associate Producer), Franz Waxman (Original Music Composer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Dore Schary Productions
Runtime: 144 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 28, 1960
IMDb: 5.2
