The Diary of Anne Frank

Name: The Diary of Anne Frank
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1959-03-18
Duration: 2 h 59 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters, Richard Beymer, Gusti Huber

1959·Movie·NR·179 min·★ 7.2(374)

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“Hollywood has never made a greater suspense story... a more tender love story... or a finer human drama!”

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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About The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank is a 1959 English-language drama and history film directed by George Stevens. The cast is led by Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters. It has a runtime of 2h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Xumo Play.

The Diary of Anne Frank was produced by George Stevens Jr. Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on March 18, 1959, and carries a NR certification.

Director: George Stevens
Writers: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
Release date: March 18, 1959
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $3 million
Production: George Stevens Jr. Productions, 20th Century Fox

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The Diary of Anne Frank cast & crew

The Diary of Anne Frank was directed by George Stevens and written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.

The cast features Millie Perkins as Anne Frank, Joseph Schildkraut as Otto Frank, Shelley Winters as Petronella Van Daan, Richard Beymer as Peter Van Daan, Gusti Huber as Edith Frank, and Lou Jacobi as Hans Van Daan.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by William C. Mellor, and it was produced by George Stevens.

Is The Diary of Anne Frank worth watching?

The Diary of Anne Frank holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 374 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 59m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama and history, The Diary of Anne Frank is worth a place on your watchlist.

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