Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music (2012)
The Sound of Music is one of the most enduringly popular films ever made, yet behind it lays an even more astonishing family story. Sue Perkins travels to Salzburg, Ellis Island and Vermont to discover how the family made a living in America as the Trapp Family Singers and they eventually bought an estate in Vermont which looks uncannily like Austria. She also discovers that the ultimate feel good story has dark undertones, is disliked by Austrians, and witnesses the first ever performance of the musical in Salzburg itself.
Director: Christopher Walker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: December 29, 2012
Cast
- Sue Perkins - Herself - Presenter
- Nicholas Hammond - Himself
- Peter Husty - Himself
- Elizabeth Campbell Peters - Herself
- Johannes von Trapp - Himself
- Barbara Heuberger - Herself
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christopher Walker
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music about?
- The Sound of Music is one of the most enduringly popular films ever made, yet behind it lays an even more astonishing family story. Sue Perkins travels to Salzburg, Ellis Island and Vermont to discover how the family made a living in America as the Trapp Family Singers and they eventually bought an estate in Vermont which looks uncannily like Austria. She also discovers that the ultimate feel good story has dark undertones, is disliked by Austrians, and witnesses the first ever performance of the musical in Salzburg itself.
- Who directed Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music?
- Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music was directed by Christopher Walker.
- Who stars in Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music?
- Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music stars Sue Perkins, Nicholas Hammond, Peter Husty, Elizabeth Campbell Peters, Johannes von Trapp, Barbara Heuberger.
- How long is Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music?
- Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music?
- Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music is a Documentary film.
- Where was Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music produced?
- Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music was produced in United Kingdom.