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The Trapp Family

Original title: Die Trapp-Familie
  • 19561956
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Ruth Leuwerik in The Trapp Family (1956)
  • Family
  • Romance
  • Comedy
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 b... Read allA 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 Hit... Read allA 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 establishe... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
322
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  • Director
    • Wolfgang Liebeneiner
  • Writers
    • Georg Hurdalek
    • Herbert Reinecker(dialogue)
    • Maria von Trapp(story)
  • Stars
    • Ruth Leuwerik
    • Hans Holt
    • Maria Holst
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Liebeneiner
  • Writers
    • Georg Hurdalek
    • Herbert Reinecker(dialogue)
    • Maria von Trapp(story)
  • Stars
    • Ruth Leuwerik
    • Hans Holt
    • Maria Holst
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    • 7User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Ruth Leuwerik
    Ruth Leuwerik
    • Baronin Maria von Trappas Baronin Maria von Trapp
    Hans Holt
    Hans Holt
    • Baron von Trappas Baron von Trapp
    Maria Holst
    Maria Holst
    • Prinzessin Yvonneas Prinzessin Yvonne
    Josef Meinrad
    Josef Meinrad
    • Dr. Wasneras Dr. Wasner
    Friedrich Domin
    Friedrich Domin
    • Gruber, Bankieras Gruber, Bankier
    Hilde von Stolz
    Hilde von Stolz
    • Baroness Mathildeas Baroness Mathilde
    Agnes Windeck
    Agnes Windeck
    • Äbtissinas Äbtissin
    Gretl Theimer
    Gretl Theimer
    • Köchinas Köchin
    Liesl Karlstadt
    • Raphaelaas Raphaela
    Karl Ehmann
    • Dieneras Diener
    Hans Schumm
    Hans Schumm
    • Petroffas Petroff
    Joseph Offenbach
    • Samishas Samish
    Peter Capell
    Peter Capell
    • Ellis Island Officeras Ellis Island Officer
    Michael Ande
    Michael Ande
    • Werner von Trappas Werner von Trapp
    Knut Mahlke
    • Rupert von Trappas Rupert von Trapp
    Ursula Wolff
    • Agathe von Trappas Agathe von Trapp
    Angelika Werth
    • Hedwig von Trappas Hedwig von Trapp
    Monika Wolf
    • Maria von Trappas Maria von Trapp
    • Director
      • Wolfgang Liebeneiner
    • Writers
      • Georg Hurdalek
      • Herbert Reinecker(dialogue)
      • Maria von Trapp(story)
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    • Trivia
      When Mary Martin saw the film, she was so excited that she took the story to Rodgers and Hammerstein, who wrote the songs for the musical "The Sound of Music."
    • Alternate versions
      The English-language version released by Fox under the title "The Trapp Family" is actually a compilation of footage from both this film and the sequel, "Die Trapp-Familie in Amerika."
    • Connections
      Featured in The Sound of Music: From Fact to Phenomenon (1994)

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    4/10
    The true story of the war exiled family from Salzburg
    Romantic story of the lively young novice who falls in love with the Baron and his children. Then, due to the war, they all hit off to America to pursue their singing career. Different from the Julie Andrews version but I can`t say that it is better !
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    • Jan 17, 1999

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Die Trapp-Familie
    • Filming locations
      • Murnau, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production company
      • Divina-Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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