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The Diary of Anne Frank

  • TV Movie
  • 19801980
  • 1h 49m
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Melissa Gilbert and Maximilian Schell in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
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During World War II, a teenage Jewish girl named Anne Frank and her family are forced into hiding in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands.During World War II, a teenage Jewish girl named Anne Frank and her family are forced into hiding in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands.During World War II, a teenage Jewish girl named Anne Frank and her family are forced into hiding in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
608
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
26,140
1,369
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    • Director
      • Boris Sagal
    • Writers
      • Frances Goodrich(screenplay)
      • Albert Hackett(screenplay)
      • Anne Frank(diary)
    • Stars
      • Maximilian Schell
      • Joan Plowright
      • James Coco
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Boris Sagal
    • Writers
      • Frances Goodrich(screenplay)
      • Albert Hackett(screenplay)
      • Anne Frank(diary)
    • Stars
      • Maximilian Schell
      • Joan Plowright
      • James Coco
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    • 12User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 nominations total

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    Melissa Gilbert and Maximilian Schell in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Melissa Gilbert in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Scott Jacoby in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Doris Roberts and James Coco in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Melissa Gilbert and Maximilian Schell in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Doris Roberts and James Coco in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Maximilian Schell in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Melissa Gilbert and Maximilian Schell in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Melissa Gilbert and Scott Jacoby in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Melissa Gilbert and Scott Jacoby in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    Melissa Gilbert in The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
    The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)

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    Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell
    • Otto Frank
    Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright
    • Mrs. Frank
    James Coco
    James Coco
    • Van Daan
    Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts
    • Mrs. Petronella Van Daan
    Clive Revill
    Clive Revill
    • Dr. Dussel
    Scott Jacoby
    Scott Jacoby
    • Peter Van Daan
    Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert
    • Anne Frank
    Melora Marshall
    • Margot Frank
    Erik Holland
    • Mr. Kraler
    Anne Wyndham
    Anne Wyndham
    • Miep Gies
    Patricia Ancira
    Susanne Severeid
    Susanne Severeid
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    • Director
      • Boris Sagal
    • Writers
      • Frances Goodrich(screenplay) (play)
      • Albert Hackett(screenplay) (play)
      • Anne Frank(diary)
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    • Trivia
      Scott Jacoby played Peter van Daan in this film. His grandfather Lou Jacobi previously played Peter's father Hans van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959).
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Van Daan, Anne Frank: [at different times] Remember Mr. So-And-So, remember, I'm a lady.

    • Connections
      Version of The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)

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    4/10
    Wasted Opportunity...
    As a devotee of Ms. Frank, I remember being so excited that the play was being re-made for TV. That is, until I saw it... This film is a prime example of how IMPORTANT casting is, and how directing plays such an important part in creating the sense of purpose. The casting of any CENTRAL role is CRUCIAL to a production of this sort...shows like AUNTIE MAME and MAN OF LA MANCHA are totally dependent on the charisma of the lead actor. And in the cast of this movie, the whole thing is destroyed by the atrocious casting of Melissa Gilbert in the lead role. There is not ONE SINGLE MOMENT that Ms. Gilbert even comes close to inhabiting the sensitive, mature spirit of Anne- Ms. Gilbert is "white-bread" throughout the movie... the only time I was close to tears was during the reading of Anne's most haunting line: "I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart"- this is spoken by Ms. Gilbert so rushed, so lacking in conviction, that she might has well burped and achieved the same effect. Film and dance legend Marge Champion was the dialogue coach for this production- she should have refunded her salary! Despite Ms. Gilbert ruining DIARY, other performances are satisfactory for the most part- special kudos to Joan Plowright as Edith, Scott Jacoby as Peter and Clive Reville as Mr. Dussell. Maxmillian Schell does not have the deep-rooted soul and spirit as Otto as does the creator of the role on stage and film(Joseph Schildkraut), but he's okay. Doris Roberts and James Coco as The Van Danns are relatively superficial in their parts- they're shrill and bombastic, but again, only on the surface. This COULD be due to the fact that the pacing of the project is way too rushed(as noted in previous postings)- this film clocks in 45 minutes shorter than the film version- the difference owing to the pauses for dramatic effect, which apparently is necessary to propagate the appropriate MOOD for the story. This is NOT mandatory viewing, especially for youngsters learning about Anne Frank for the first time- stick to the original film version, and or even better, the TV production of ANNE FRANK: THE TRUE STORY starring Ben Kingsley, which is the CLOSEST thing to capturing the heartbreak and reality of Anne's situation ever filmed! Note: Especially appalling is the fact that Melora Marshall, who plays Anne's sister Margot, is NOT included in the opening credits along with all the other members of The Secret Annex... she's listed in the post-credits along with the actors playing Miep and Mr. Kraler. If I was Ms. Marshall, I would have SUED!
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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El diario de Ana Frank
    • Production companies
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • Alan David Management
      • Half-Pint Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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