The diary of Anne Frank [videorecording (Blu-ray)] / Twentieth Century Fox presents a Cinemascope picture ; screenplay by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett ; produced and directed by George Stevens.
Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters, Richard Beymer, Gusti Huber, Lou Jacobi, Diane Baker, Ed Wynn. Based on the book "Anne Frank: the diary of a young girl" by Anne Frank and from the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Originally released as a motion picture in 1959. Special features: Audio commentary with George Stevens, Jr. and Millie Perkins; "George Stevens in WWII" featurette; "The making of The diary of Anne Frank: a son's memories" featurette; "The diary of Anne Frank: memories from Millie Perkins and Diane Baker" featurette; "Shelly Winters and The diary of Anne Frank" featurette; "The sound and music of The diary of Anne Frank" featurette; "The diary of Anne Frank: correspondence" featurette; Fox Movie Channel presents Fox Legacy with Tom Rothman; "The diary of Anne Frank: echoes from the past" featurette; "Diary of Anne Frank excerpt from George Stevens: a filmmaker's journey" featurette; George Stevens press conference; Millie Perkins screen test; Fox Movietonews clips; theatrical trailers; interactive pressbook gallery; behind-the-scenes gallery.
Summary:
Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. Otto Frank and his family have decided to go into hiding due to the increasing persecutions against Jews. Businessman Kraler and his assistant Miep prepare a hiding place in the attic rooms above their place of business. They arrange for the Frank and Van Daan families to stay there. Later on, they are joined by the dentist Dussel. Anne Frank is Otto's 13-year-old daughter. She writes about the remarkable account of their lives, their growing fear of discovery, their deplorable living conditions and even the blooming of her first love. Together, they try to avoid detection while hoping that Holland will be liberated by the Allies.
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