The Diary of Anne Frank(1959)
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Overview
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.
Director
George Stevens
Studio
George Stevens Jr. Productions
Budget
$3M
Cast
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
Lou Jacobi
as Hans Van Daan
Diane Baker
as Margot Frank
Douglas Spencer
as Kraler
Dodie Heath
as Miep Gies
Ed Wynn
as Albert Dussell
Robert Boon
as SS Man (uncredited)
Delmar Erickson
as SS Man (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
2h 59m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$3M
Production Companies
George Stevens Jr. Productions • 20th Century Fox
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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 and released in 1959. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Diary of Anne Frank?▼
The Diary of Anne Frank has a runtime of 2 hours and 59 minutes (179 minutes total).
Who stars in The Diary of Anne Frank?▼
The cast of The Diary of Anne Frank includes 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 more.
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