The Diary of Anne Frank(1980)
The Diary of Anne Frank Synopsis
The story of a 13-year-old Jewish girl and her family who are forced into hiding by the Nazis during World War II.
The Diary of Anne Frank (1980) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Boris Sagal, released on November 17, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Melissa Gilbert, Maximilian Schell, Joan Plowright and James Coco. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Boris Sagal
- Writers:
- Frances Goodrich, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
- Producers:
- Arthur Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Voigtlander
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox Television, Katz-Gallin Productions, Half-Pint Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Diary of Anne Frank Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melissa Gilbert
as Anne Frank
Maximilian Schell
as Otto Frank
Joan Plowright
as Edith Frank-Holländer
James Coco
as Hermann van Daan
Doris Roberts
as Petronella van Daan
Clive Revill
as Jan Dussel
Scott Jacoby
as Peter van Daan
- Melora Marshall
Melora Marshall
as Margot Frank
Erik Holland
as Mr. Kraler
- Anne Wyndham
Anne Wyndham
as Miep Gies
Susanne Severeid
as Voice-over
Key crew
Directed by Boris Sagal, written by Frances Goodrich, Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, produced by Arthur Lewis.
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The Diary of Anne Frank Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 14 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 (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 (1980) includes Melissa Gilbert, Maximilian Schell, Joan Plowright, James Coco and Doris Roberts. The film was directed by Boris Sagal. 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 November 17, 1980 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Diary of Anne Frank worth watching?
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The Diary of Anne Frank (1980) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.