The Diary of Anne Frank
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Synopsis
The true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.
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The Diary Of Anne Frank 1959 Trailer | Millie Perkins
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-01
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Millie Perkins
Anne Frank
Joseph Schildkraut
Otto Frank
Shelley Winters
Petronella Van Daan
Richard Beymer
Peter Van Daan
Gusti Huber
Edith Frank
Lou Jacobi
Hans Van Daan
Diane Baker
Margot Frank
Douglas Spencer
Kraler
Dody Heath
Miep Gies (as Dodie Heath)
Ed Wynn
Albert Dussell
Robert Boon
SS Man (uncredited)
Delmar Erickson
SS Man (uncredited)
Gretchen Goertz
Sanne Devries (uncredited)
William Kirschner
Workman in Shop (uncredited)
Edmund Purdom
British Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Frank Tweddell
Night Watchman (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
Sneaky Thief (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Diary of Anne Frank
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- George Stevens Jr. Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Stevens
Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Anne Frank
Alfred Newman
William C. Mellor
Robert Swink, William Mace, David Bretherton
George Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Wills
Costume Design
George Stevens
Producer
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Robert Swink
Editor
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
William Mace
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
David Bretherton
Editor
Albert Hackett
Screenplay
Frances Goodrich
Screenplay
George Stevens
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Diary of Anne Frank
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What is The Diary of Anne Frank about?
The true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.
Who directed The Diary of Anne Frank?
The Diary of Anne Frank was directed by George Stevens.
Who stars in The Diary of Anne Frank?
The principal cast of The Diary of Anne Frank includes Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters, Richard Beymer, Gusti Huber.
When was The Diary of Anne Frank released and how long is it?
The Diary of Anne Frank was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Diary of Anne Frank?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Diary of Anne Frank was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is The Diary of Anne Frank based on a book or true story?
The Diary of Anne Frank is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anne Frank".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Diary of Anne Frank?
The Diary of Anne Frank holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).