The Diary of Anne Frank
The true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.
Critics Sentiment
German police break through the bookcase as the families are discovered
Van Daan is caught stealing bread as tensions over food reach breaking point
The film's most dramatic shift occurs when the joyous D-Day news lifts spirits from the bread-stealing conflict to renewed hope and reconciliation.
Critics consistently praised George Stevens' adaptation for its authentic portrayal of human nature under extreme circumstances, avoiding idealization while maintaining dignity. The film builds steady emotional investment through expertly crafted suspenseful moments, culminating in universally acclaimed climactic sequences. While some criticized Millie Perkins' inexperience and the film's length, most reviewers found it a deeply moving and important cinematic achievement.
Full cast
Millie Perkins
Anne Frank
Joseph Schildkraut
Otto Frank
Shelley Winters
Petronella Van Daan
Richard Beymer
Peter Van Daan
Gusti Huber
Edith Frank
Lou Jacobi
Hans Van Daan
Diane Baker
Margot Frank
Douglas Spencer
Kraler
Dodie Heath
Miep Gies
Ed Wynn
Albert Dussell
Robert Boon
SS Man (uncredited)
Delmar Erickson
SS Man (uncredited)
Gretchen Goertz
Sanne Devries (uncredited)
William Kirschner
Workman in Shop (uncredited)
Edmund Purdom
British Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Frank Tweddell
Night Watchman (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
Sneaky Thief (uncredited)
Crew
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