The Sound of Music (1965)

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Written by Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse

Directed by Robert Wise

Running Time: 165 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1965

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

One of the most beloved movie musicals of all-time, The Sound of Music had all the makings of a successful film.

With memorable Rodgers and Hammerstein songs, lush background locations, a talented cast, an experienced production team, a preceding popular stage production, and most importantly, a wholesome, sentimental story.

Yet the international blockbuster that resulted when all these elements finally came together in the spring of 1965 was altogether greater than anyone could have imagined, on its release it even surpassed Gone With the Wind as the number one box office hit of all time.

The story follows a good-natured, flighty nun (Julie Andrews) who is hired to care for the seven awkward children of an icy, militaristic, widowed Austrian captain (Christopher Plummer).

She eventually wins the heart of the children - and ultimately the captain, but their lives are threatened by the encroachment of Nazis.

When is The Sound of Music next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Screen 1 Today, 1:25pm and on Sky Screen 1 HD Today, 1:25pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Julie AndrewsJulie AndrewsMaria
Christopher PlummerCap. Georg von Trapp
Richard HaydnMax Detweiler
Peggy WoodMother Abbess
Anna LeeSister Margaretta
Portia NelsonSister Berthe
Ben WrightHerr Zeller
Daniel TruhitteRolfe
Norma VardenFrau Schmidt
Marni NixonSister Sophia
Gilchrist StuartFranz
Evadne BakerSister Bernice
Doris LloydBaroness Eberfeld
Charmian CarrLiesl von Trapp
Nicholas HammondFriedrich von Trapp

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