The von Trapp Family: A Life of Music

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The von Trapp Family: A Life of Music

2015

1h 38m

5.9(19 votes)

Drama

Music

Overview

Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter of a well-known musical family, overcomes many obstacles to pursue her musical career and move to the United States.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Matthew Macfadyen

Georg von Trapp

Eliza Bennett

Agathe von Trapp

Rosemary Harris

Older Agathe von Trapp

Cosima Shaw

Carrie von Trapp

Yvonne Catterfeld

Maria von Trapp

Lauryn Canny

Kirsty

Robert Seeliger

Marcus von Trapp

Brigitte Kren

Frau Mayer

Johannes Nussbaum

Sigi

Cornelius Obonya

Konrad

Creative team

Directed by: Ben Verbong
Written by: Chris Silber
Tim Sullivan
Produced by: Rikolt von Gagern

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