Movie
FDR: That Man in the White House
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
FDR: That Man in the White House was released May 12, 1978. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Cast
Robert VaughnFranklin Delano RooseveltCredits
- Directed by
- Gerald Krell
- Written by
- Dore Schary
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- An International Cinegraph Creative Production
- Sunrise Enterprises