The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
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Cast
as Anne Frank
as Otto Frank
as Mrs. Van Daan
as Peter Van Daan

as Edith Frank
as Mr. Van Daan
as Margot Frank
as Kraler

as Miep
as Albert Dussell

as Sneak Thief

as Night Watchman

as SS Man

as SS Man

as Dutch Girl

as Workman in Shop
Critic Reviews for The Diary of Anne Frank
All Critics (17) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (4) | DVD (5)
One of those extremely long and well-meaning adaptations of plays, this doesn't really amount to very much, despite its intrinsically moving subject matter.

Mr. Stevens has done a superb job of putting upon the screen the basic drama and shivering authenticity of the Frances Goodrich-Albert Hackett play, which in turn caught the magnitude of drama in the real-life diary of a Jewish girl.
Represents Stevens at the height of his pretentiousness and the depths of his accomplishment.
The strength of both families in the face of such frightening conditions provides the film with a moral center and tragic power that overcome its minor weaknesses.
A poignant drama bringing us into the lives of Anne Frank, whose diary inspired millions seeking to understand why such a sweet, innocent child could be murdered in the Holocaust.
Remains a potent statement about the horrors of war and a valid testament to the girl who could answer them by writing, 'I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.' [Blu-ray]
Audience Reviews for The Diary of Anne Frank
book is better

Super Reviewer
A classic movie based on a classic novel/diary of the real experiences of a girl living in Nazi Germany. This movie really brings the events to life, and I highly recommend seeing it.
Super Reviewer
Touching classic based upon true events in WWII on Diary of Anne Frank. I read the Book twice and every tiny bit of the words in the book sucked me in to it. A tragedy.

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The Diary of Anne Frank Quotes
Anne Frank: | In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. |