
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.

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

David White
Mr. Lassiter

Pete Kellett
Policeman

Blackmail
Blackmail

Stalag 17
Stalag 17

The Tin Drum
The Tin Drum

Northern Lights
Northern Lights

Downfall
Downfall

JFK
JFK

The Assassination of Richard Nixon
The Assassination of Richard Nixon

Pandora's Box
Pandora's Box

Kubo
Kubo

A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men

A Man for All Seasons
A Man for All Seasons

A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy