The read
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic82/100
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Dore ScharyScreenplay
- Vincent J. DonehueDirector
- Franz WaxmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ralph BellamyFranklin Delano Roosevelt
- Greer GarsonEleanor Roosevelt
- Hume CronynLouis Howe
- Jean HagenMissy Le Hand
- Ann ShoemakerSara Delano Roosevelt
- Alan BunceGov. Alfred E. Smith
- Tim ConsidineJames Roosevelt
- Zina BethuneAnna Roosevelt
- Frank FergusonDr. Bennett
- Pat CloseElliott Roosevelt
- David WhiteMr. Lassiter
- Pete KellettPoliceman
Stills
Themes
usa presidentparalysisbased on play or musicalfranklin delano roosevelthistorical figure1920snew brunswick