The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank
“Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.”
Synopsis
During the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, Otto Frank decides to hide his family, who are Jewish, after his daughter Margot is called to appear for transport to a Nazi labour camp. Miep Gies, Otto Frank's office assistant hides them in the attic above the office. The film tells the true story of Gies' struggle to keep the family hidden and safe, as the Nazis turn Amsterdam upside-down. Based upon Gies' memoirs and Anne Frank's famous diary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2007
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hanley
- Original Title
- The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
William Hanley
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William Hanley
Writer
John Erman
Director
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What is The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank about?
During the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, Otto Frank decides to hide his family, who are Jewish, after his daughter Margot is called to appear for transport to a Nazi labour camp. Miep Gies, Otto Frank's office assistant hides them in the attic above the office. The film tells the true story of Gies' struggle to keep the family hidden and safe, as the Nazis turn Amsterdam upside-down. Based upon Gies' memoirs and Anne Frank's famous diary.
Who directed The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank?
The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank?
The principal cast of The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank includes Mary Steenburgen, Paul Scofield, Victor Spinetti, Tom Wilkinson, Lisa Jacobs.
When was The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank released and how long is it?
The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.