- Film Review
- Reviewed By Tony Sloman
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5 out of 5
This artful crowd-pleaser continues to reach out to every generation, thanks to expert and unsentimental handling from director Robert Wise (replacing William Wyler) and a magnificent performance from Julie Andrews. She is perfectly cast as Maria, the reluctant nun who discovers her true calling (of course; she's Mary Poppins) as governess to a houseful of youngsters. It still looks lovely, in particular the stunning opening panoramic sweep onto the mountain top and the Do Re Mi tour around Salzburg (location-scouted by the uncredited musical genius Roger Edens), and the Rodgers and Hammerstein score is as refreshing as ever. For those who have never seen it, do. For those who love it, no persuasion is needed - it's as fresh and as magical as Andrews's smile.
Plot Summary
Classic family musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. When trainee nun Maria begins to have doubts about her vocation, she leaves her convent in Salzburg to become governess to the seven children of Captain Von Trapp, a widower and retired naval officer. The spirited Maria instils a love of music in the children, but the family's happiness is threatened by the Nazi occupation of Austria.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Maria
- Julie Andrews
- Captain Von Trapp
- Christopher Plummer
- Baroness
- Eleanor Parker
- Max Detweiler
- Richard Haydn
- Mother Abbess
- Peggy Wood
- Liesl
- Charmian Carr
- Louisa
- Heather Menzies
- Friedrich
- Nicholas Hammond
- Kurt
- Duane Chase
- Brigitta
- Angela Cartwright
- Marta
- Debbie Turner
- Gretl
- Kym Karath
- Sister Margaretta
- Anna Lee
- Sister Berthe
- Portia Nelson
- Herr Zeller
- Ben Wright (1)
- Rolfe
- Daniel Truhitte
- Frau Schmidt
- Norma Varden
- Franz
- Gil Stuart
- Sister Sophia
- Marni Nixon
- Sister Bernice
- Evadne Baker
- Baroness Ebberfeld
- Doris Lloyd
Crew
- Director
- Robert Wise
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