The Diary of Anne Frank(1959)
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The Diary of Anne Frank Synopsis
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.
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) is a drama and history film directed by George Stevens, released on March 18, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 59m. It stars Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters and Richard Beymer. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 379 ratings.
- Director:
- George Stevens
- Writers:
- Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Anne Frank
- Producers:
- George Stevens
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Mellor
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- George Stevens Jr. Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) Trailer
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The Diary Of Anne Frank 1959 Trailer | Millie Perkins
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The Diary of Anne Frank and Ben-Hur Win Cinematography: 1960 Oscars
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The Diary of Anne Frank and Ben-Hur winning Art Direction: 1960 Oscars
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The Diary of Anne Frank Cast & Crew
Main 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
Robert Boon
as SS Man (uncredited)
- Delmar Erickson
Delmar Erickson
as SS Man (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by George Stevens, written by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett and Anne Frank, produced by George Stevens.
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The Diary of Anne Frank Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 379 ratings.
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The Diary of Anne Frank – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Diary of Anne Frank online?
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The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Diary of Anne Frank?
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The main cast of The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) includes Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters, Richard Beymer and Gusti Huber. The film was directed by George Stevens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Diary of Anne Frank released?
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The Diary of Anne Frank was released on March 18, 1959 and runs for 2h 59m.
Is The Diary of Anne Frank worth watching?
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The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 379 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Diary of Anne Frank?
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