The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
- Starring:
- Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, (more)
- Director(s):
- George Stevens
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Diary of Anne Frank
This is the autobiographical drama of a young Dutch Jewish girl hiding from the invading Nazis during World War II. Anne and her family share a claustrophobic attic with another family. Tension is often unbearable, as the people hiding know that their discovery by the enemy could lead to almost certain death at the hands of their captors. They also must contend with the Dutch Gestapo or "Green Police," who will turn them over to the Nazis if discovered. Dutch nationals risk their lives by hiding the family for two years. The group, despite the horror and crowded conditions, still find time for celebrations of Hanukkah and rejoice quietly in the small attic that has become their world. The story is told from the narrative perspective of Anne, a young girl hoping to live to womanhood. The film was nominated for several academy awards and won two for best supporting actress (Shelley Winters) and for cinematography (William Mellor). ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 180 mins
Complete Cast of The Diary of Anne Frank
- Millie Perkins - Anne Frank
- Shelley Winters - Mrs. Van Dean
- Lou Jacobi - Mr. Van Dean
- Diane Baker - Margot Frank
- Dody Heath - Miep
- Frank Tweddell - Night Watchman
- Charles Wagenheim - Sneak Thief
- Joseph Schildkraut - Otto Frank
- Richard Beymer - Peter Van Dean
- Gusti Huber - Edith Frank
- Douglas Spencer - Kraler
- Ed Wynn - Albert Dussell
- William Kirschner - Workman in Shop
- Robert Boon - SS Man
- Director(s):
- George Stevens
- Writer(s):
- Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
- Producer(s):
- George Stevens
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations)
- 1959 - Golden Globe - Motion Picture Promoting International Understanding
- 1959 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Motion Picture Promoting International Understanding
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