FDR: That Man in the White House
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Krell
- Screenplay & Story
- Dore Schary
- Original Title
- FDR: That Man in the White House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- An International Cinegraph Creative Production, Sunrise Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Krell
Dore Schary
Ron Van Nostrand
Meyer Odze
Don Gregory
Department Leadership Roster
Dore Schary
Writer
Ron Van Nostrand
Director of Photography
Don Gregory
Producer
Gerald Krell
Director
Meyer Odze
Editor
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What is FDR: That Man in the White House about?
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.
Who directed FDR: That Man in the White House?
FDR: That Man in the White House was directed by Gerald Krell.
Who stars in FDR: That Man in the White House?
The principal cast of FDR: That Man in the White House includes Robert Vaughn.
When was FDR: That Man in the White House released and how long is it?
FDR: That Man in the White House was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.