The Diary of Anne Frank 1959
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What is The Diary of Anne Frank?
The Diary of Anne Frank is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 179 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 18, 1959
- Studios
- George Stevens Jr. Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
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Overview
The Diary of Anne Frank is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by George Stevens Jr. Productions, 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young Jewish girl's hidden life under Nazi terror unfolds with heartbreaking honesty.”
- Critically praised with an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score
- Won three Academy Awards including Best Supporting Actress
- Directed by George Stevens with powerful performances
- Nearly three hours long, which can feel lengthy
- Period filmmaking may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you appreciate historically grounded dramas that portray personal courage during World II.
The film’s serious, wartime subject matter and intense emotional scenes make it appropriate for mature audiences.
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What is the film about?
It tells the true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl, Anne Frank, who hides with her family and friends in an attic in Nazi‑occupied Amsterdam.
When was the film released?
The film premiered in the United States on March 18 1959.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours 59 minutes.
Did the film receive any awards?
It was nominated for eight Academy Awards in 1960 and won three, including Best Supporting Actress for Shelley Winters.
Who directed and who starred in the film?
The film was directed by George Stevens and stars Millie Perkins as Anne Frank, with Shelley Winters, Joseph Schildkraut and others in supporting roles.
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