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The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family coped with his illness.
Original Release
09/26/1960
US Release
09/26/1960
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Robin Warga | Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. |
| Tom Carty | Johnny Roosevelt |
| Lyle Talbot | Mr. Brimmer |
| David White | Mr. Lassiter |
| Walter Sande | Capt. Skinner |
| Janine Grandel | Marie the Housekeeper |
| Otis Greene | Edward the House Butler |
| Ivan Browning | Charles the Butler |
| Al McGranary | Sen. Walsh |
| Herbert Anderson | Daly |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Dore Schary | Producer |
| Walter Reilly | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color | Nominated |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Costume Design, Color | Nominated |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Actress - Drama | Won |
