The Trapp Family in America
Die Trapp-Familie in Amerika
Synopsis
The von Trapp family are struggling to survive in America, where their performances of European church music are not popular with the audiences. Only when they start performing more upbeat Austrian folk songs and even some American numbers do they become a success and finally find security and a new home.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Liebeneiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Reinecker, Maria von Trapp
- Original Score
- Franz Grothe
- Original Title
- Die Trapp-Familie in Amerika
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Divina-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Herbert Reinecker, Maria von Trapp
Franz Grothe
Werner Krien
Margot von Schlieffen
Ilse Kubaschewski, Heinz Abel, Utz Utermann
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Director
Ilse Kubaschewski
Producer
Gottfried Will
Production Design
Margot von Schlieffen
Editor
Werner Krien
Director of Photography
Brigitte Scholz
Costume Design
Utz Utermann
Producer
Franz Grothe
Original Music Composer
Herbert Reinecker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Trapp Family in America about?
The von Trapp family are struggling to survive in America, where their performances of European church music are not popular with the audiences. Only when they start performing more upbeat Austrian folk songs and even some American numbers do they become a success and finally find security and a new home.
Who directed The Trapp Family in America?
The Trapp Family in America was directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner.
Who stars in The Trapp Family in America?
The principal cast of The Trapp Family in America includes Ruth Leuwerik, Hans Holt, Josef Meinrad, Adrienne Gessner, Wolfgang Wahl.
When was The Trapp Family in America released and how long is it?
The Trapp Family in America was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trapp Family in America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trapp Family in America was composed by Franz Grothe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trapp Family in America?
The Trapp Family in America holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).