The Sound of Music

Year

1965

Duration

174 minutes

Genres

Musicals

Language

English (English subtitles)

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The stunning Austrian mountains provide the backdrop for this wartime musical extravaganza which opens with novice nun Maria spinning around on the hills. She straightens up however, when she's asked to look after the children of a rich widower, Captain Von Trapp. Maria is horrified at how strictly he treats the kids and soon works her magic on the family, who all fall for her charms. The story takes a sinister turn, however, when the Nazis arrive in Austria, demanding the captain's services, and the family must plot its escape.

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Robert Wise

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no material likely to offend or harm

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The Sound of Music

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Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

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3 RESOURCES & 1 INTO FILM+ PLAYLIST

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The Sound of Music: Film Guide

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