The Sound of Music (1965)
Detailed synopsis: In 1930s Austria, free-spirited novice Maria is sent from her convent to serve as governess to the seven children of widowed naval captain Georg von Trapp. His strict household runs on whistles and discipline, but Maria wins the children's trust through music, outdoor adventures, and warmth. Her influence gradually softens the captain, and their growing affection changes the family's future. As Nazi Germany annexes Austria, the von Trapps must choose between complying with the regime and leaving the country they love. Featuring beloved songs and spectacular Alpine scenery, this musical celebrates courage, family, and the power of music.
Release year: 1965
Director: Robert Wise
Screenplay: Ernest Lehman; based on the stage musical with book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, music by Richard Rodgers, and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; inspired by Maria von Trapp's memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
Genres: Musical, Drama, Family, Biography, Romance
Runtime: Approximately 174 minutes
Rating: G
Main Cast and Characters
- Julie Andrews — Maria
- Christopher Plummer — Captain Georg von Trapp
- Eleanor Parker — Baroness Elsa Schraeder
- Richard Haydn — Max Detweiler
- Peggy Wood — Mother Abbess
- Charmian Carr — Liesl von Trapp
- Nicholas Hammond — Friedrich von Trapp
- Heather Menzies — Louisa von Trapp
- Duane Chase — Kurt von Trapp
- Angela Cartwright — Brigitta von Trapp
- Debbie Turner — Marta von Trapp
- Kym Karath — Gretl von Trapp
- Daniel Truhitte — Rolfe
Five Interesting Movie Facts
- The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- It was adapted from the Broadway musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, which opened in 1959.
- Many memorable outdoor scenes were filmed in and around Salzburg, Austria, while other sequences were made on studio sets.
- Julie Andrews was already an Oscar-winning star from Mary Poppins when the film was released.
- The movie is inspired by the real von Trapp family, although it changes aspects of their history for dramatic effect.
Edition: Special Edition, pan-and-scan, single-disc DVD. This presentation differs from widescreen editions.
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