FDR: That Man in the White House

FDR: That Man in the White House

1978•1h 43m•6.5/10

DramaComedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.5/10(3)

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.

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Production

An International Cinegraph Creative Production, Sunrise Enterprises

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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