The Indomitable Teddy Roosevelt (1983)
Overview
Theodore Roosevelt was America's 26th president and a larger-than-life legend whose incredible story must be seen to be believed. Narrated by George C. Scott, this documentary weaves extremely rare archival footage with meticulous recreations alongside the music of John Philip Sousa in a dynamic panorama of the great events of Teddy Roosevelt in the early years of the 20th century.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.519 |
Directed By
Harrison Engle
Crew
Harrison Engle
John A. Gable
Jeff McGrath
Marilyn S. Engle
Sidney Kirkpatrick
Leonard B. Smith
John Philip Sousa
Theodore Strauss
Clive Smith
Paul Shremp
TOP CAST
George C. Scott
Narrator
Mary Myan
Edith (narrator)
Bob Boyd
Theodore Roosevelt
Philippa B. Roosevelt
Edith
Harold Mark Kingsley
Theodore (child)
William Kapinski
Father
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