"The Sound of Music" (1965)

When the Sound of Music was released in 1965 it took the world by storm, earning five Oscars. For millions of people, the film is that rare combination of a powerful and moving story, first rate music, and breathtaking scenery of Salzburg!

The Plot

Maria, a novice in a strict Salzburg Abbey, loves the majestic landscape of the Alps...
Von Trapp was widowed several years before and was left to care for seven 'rowdy' children...
As a governesses, Maria go into Trapp's family... 

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Cast Overview

Robert Wise	... Director
Julie Andrews	... Maria
Christopher Plummer	... Captain von Trapp
Eleanor Parker	... The Baroness
Charmian Carr	... Liesl
Heather Menzies	... Louisa
Nicholas Hammond	... Friedrich
Duane Chase	... Kurt
Angela Cartwright	... Brigitta
Debbie Turner	... Marta
Kym Karath	... Gretl
Irwin Kostal	... Composer
Richard Rodgers	... Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II	... Writer (Lyrics)
Howard Lindsay (I)	... Writer (Book)
Russel Crouse	... Writer (Book)
Ernest Lehman	... Writer (Screenplay)

• Seven film children reunited in Salzburg

How's the movie made?

"Salzburg is more than just a city where this story took place. It is an athmosphere."—Robert Wise

Location scouting in Salzburg began in 1963 and filming on location started in early spring of 1964... (more)

• Twentieth Century Fox
• The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization (R&H)