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The Trapp Family (1956)
Die Trapp-Familie (original title)

106 min  -  Family | Romance | Comedy  -   19 April 1961 (USA)
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A novice nun, Maria, is sent to care for the unruly children of a weathy Baron. The Baron and Maria fall in love... See full summary »

Director:

Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Writers:

George Hurdalek, Herbert Reinecker (dialogue), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Ruth Leuwerik, Hans Holt and Maria Holst
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ruth Leuwerik Ruth Leuwerik ...
Hans Holt Hans Holt ...
Maria Holst Maria Holst ...
Prinzessin Yvonne
Josef Meinrad Josef Meinrad ...
Dr. Wasner
Friedrich Domin Friedrich Domin ...
Gruber, Bankier
Hilde von Stolz Hilde von Stolz ...
Baroness Mathilde
Agnes Windeck Agnes Windeck ...
Äbtissin
Gretl Theimer Gretl Theimer ...
Köchin
Liesl Karlstadt Liesl Karlstadt ...
Raphaela
Karl Ehmann Karl Ehmann ...
Diener
Hans Schumm Hans Schumm ...
Petroff
Joseph Offenbach Joseph Offenbach ...
Samish
Peter Capell Peter Capell ...
Ellis Island Officer
Michael Ande Michael Ande ...
1. Kind von Trapp
Knut Mahlke Knut Mahlke ...
2. Kind von Trapp
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Storyline

A novice nun, Maria, is sent to care for the unruly children of a weathy Baron. The Baron and Maria fall in love, Maria leaves the convent and they marry. Under Maria's guidance the family becomes a nationally-acclaimed singing group, but when the Baron is comissioned to join Hitler's army the family flees to the United States where they endeavour to become established as singers once again. Based upon the true story of the Von Trapp family. Written by Jonathan Ruskin <JonRuskin@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Nun | Children | Novice | Convent | Family Relationships  | See more »

Taglines:

The Happy, True, and Wonderfully Uplifting Story of the Beautiful Girl Who Left Her Convent To Give Her Love to a Man-And Her Songs to the World...All the More Wonderful Because All of It Is True...!

Genres:

Family | Romance | Comedy | Drama | Musical

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Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

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Also Known As:

A Família Trapp See more »

Filming Locations:

Murnau, Bavaria, Germany See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Divina-Film See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Movie seen by Mary Martin who took the story to Rodgers and Hammerstein who wrote the musical "The Sound of Music." See more »

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Featured in My Favorite Things: Julie Andrews Remembers (2005) See more »