FDR: That Man in the White House

FDR: That Man in the White House

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 12, 1978

Runtime

1h 43m

Genres

Drama, Comedy

User Score

80%

Original Title

FDR: That Man in the White House

Production Companies

An International Cinegraph Creative Production, Sunrise Enterprises

Director

Gerald Krell

Description

Actor Robert Vaughn takes on writer Dore Schary's acclaimed one-man play, "Sunrise at Campobello," bringing to life one of America's most beloved and influential presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Focusing primarily on the political figure's battle with polio, this made-for-TV movie reveals the humanity and grace of the man who led the country through some of its toughest times, including the Great Depression and World War II.