The Trapp Family

The Trapp Family

The Trapp Family

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The Trapp Family

1956

1h 46m

6.8(6 votes)

Music

Comedy

Family

Romance

Drama

Overview

A true story based on the popular novel by the Baroness Von Trapp of Austria. The film was made in 1956, some years before the other film based on the Trapp Family's life was released - a little movie named "The Sound of Music".

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ruth Leuwerik

Ruth Leuwerik

Baronin Maria von Trapp

Hans Holt

Hans Holt

Baron von Trapp

Maria Holst

Maria Holst

Prinzessin Yvonne

Josef Meinrad

Josef Meinrad

Dr. Wasner

Friedrich Domin

Friedrich Domin

Bankier Gruber

Hilde von Stolz

Hilde von Stolz

Baroness Mathilde

Agnes Windeck

Agnes Windeck

Äbtissin

Liesl Karlstadt

Liesl Karlstadt

Raphaela

Michael Ande

Michael Ande

Werner

Franz Muxeneder

Franz Muxeneder

Vogler

Creative team

Directed by: Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Written by: George Hurdalek
Maria von Trapp
Produced by: Ilse Kubaschewski

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