The Diary of Anne Frank
~Hollywood has never made a greater suspense story... a more tender love story... or a finer human drama!
Overview
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.
Genres
- Drama
- History
General Information
Release Date: 1959-03-18
Budget: $3000000
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 179 min
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