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Historical documentary

FDR (1994): Cast

FDR (1994) movie poster

FDR is a 1994 historical documentary directed by David Grubin, starring Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. It runs 4 hours 30 minutes.

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FDR (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4h 30m (270 min)
Director
David Grubin
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is FDR About?

The premise of FDR without spoilers.

After battling polio at 39, he became president at 50 and led the nation through the Great Depression and World II. The film examines his public policies and private struggles, showing how his unprecedented tenure reshaped the presidency and American government. Directed by award‑winning filmmaker David Grubin, it is second of a four‑part series.

FDR Themes & Keywords

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  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

FDR Cast & Characters

Winston Churchill leads the cast, with Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. Directed by David Grubin; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in FDR

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From the director

More from David Grubin

More films directed by David Grubin, best-rated first: Downtown Express, Tesla, The Buddha and The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

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FDR Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “FDR (American Experience)” and “FDR: American Experience”.

Also known as
  • FDR (American Experience)
  • FDR: American Experience
  • American Experience: FDR

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FAQ

FDR FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of FDR, each answered in a sentence.

How long is FDR?

FDR runs 4 hours 30 minutes (270 minutes).

When was FDR released?

FDR was released on October 12, 1994.

Who directed FDR?

FDR was directed by David Grubin.

More films by David Grubin

Who is in the cast of FDR?

FDR stars Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, among 5 credited actors.

Does FDR have a post-credit scene?

No. FDR has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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