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The Sound of Music
Robert Wise
(1965)
167min
U Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
Tony Sloman
This artful crowd-pleaser continues to reach out to every generation, thanks to its 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.
Summary
A cheerful novice nun is employed as governess to the seven children of an austere widower. As she brings light, laughter and a love of all things harmonious to a family previously beset by grief and strict discipline she also falls in love with her employer. But before long, the looming threat of the Second World War jeopardises their happy household. Oscar-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and Eleanor Parker.
Cast & Crew
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
Director
Robert Wise
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Park Circus
Available on:
video, DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
18 May 2018
Drama
Music
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