The Sound of Music (1965)

The happiest sound in all the world!

The Sound of Music (1965) poster

In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

Director: Robert Wise
Genre: Drama, Family, Music, Romance
Runtime: 174 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers, Irwin Kostal
Cinematography: Ted D. McCord
Editing: William Reynolds
Production: Robert Wise Productions, Argyle Enterprises, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $286M
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

resistance, musical, austria, based on true story, music competition, based on play or musical, alps mountains, governess, convent (nunnery), postulant, novice, puppet show, nun in love, nazi occupation, 1930s

Trailer

The Sound of Music Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sound of Music about?
In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
Who directed The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music stars Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Charmian Carr, Nicholas Hammond, Heather Menzies.
How long is The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music has a runtime of 2h 54m (174 minutes).
What genre is The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music is a Drama, Family, Music, Romance film.
What is the budget of The Sound of Music?
The Sound of Music had a budget of $8M.
How much did The Sound of Music gross?
The Sound of Music grossed $286M worldwide.
Where was The Sound of Music produced?
The Sound of Music was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Sound of Music?
The themes of The Sound of Music include: Musical Spectacle.