Stars: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Anna Lee, Richard Haydn, Angela Cartwright, Nicholas Hammond

Director: Robert Wise

Summary: THE SOUND OF MUSIC tells the story of a young postulate, Maria who--after proving too high-spirited for the Mother Abess and other nuns--is sent off to work as a governess to seven unruly children. The Von Trapp family is run, in military style, by the seemingly cold-hearted Captain Von Trapp, a lonely widowed naval officer. Seeing how badly he and his children need companionship, he proposes to the Baroness Schraeder, a calculating, mutual friend of beloved family friend Max Detweiler. It is the baroness who soon realises that it's Maria--with her warmth and love for the children--the captain really loves. It is nearly bliss for the newly formed family who loves to sing together - except for the cloud looming over their beloved Austrian horizon: Hitler is ascending to power, forcing Von Trapp to decide whether to join the Nazi party - which he loathes - or force his family to leave their home forever.

Shot in Salzburg against the majestic Bavarian Alps, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is considered one of the greatest screen musicals ever made. The film, based on a real family and their true events, tells the story of a young postulate, Maria (Julie Andrews), who, after proving too high-spirited for the Mother Abess and other nuns, is sent off to work as a governess to seven unruly children. The Von Trapp family is run, in military style, by the seemingly cold-hearted Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer), a lonely widowed naval officer. Seeing how badly he and his children need companionship, he proposes to the Baroness Schraeder (Eleanor Parker), a calculating, mutual friend of beloved family friend Max Detweiler (Richard Haydn). It is the baroness who soon realises that it's Maria - with her warmth and love for the children - the captain really loves. It is nearly bliss for the newly formed family who loves to sing together - except for the cloud looming over their beloved Austrian horizon: Hitler is ascending to power, forcing Von Trapp to decide whether to join the Nazi party - which he loathes - or force his family to leave their home forever. One of the most memorable scores ever written (by Rodgers and Hammerstein) and breathtaking performances by Andrews, Plummer, and the seven children mark this classic as one of the world's most favourite films.

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Aspect Ratio:	2.20 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Introduction By Julie Andrews, My Favourite Things Retrospective Documentary, Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer A Reminiscence, On Location With The Sound Of Music Featurette, From Liesl To Gretl A 40th Anniversary Reunion, When You Know The Notes To Sing
Subtitles:	English, French, Spanish
Year:	1965
Release Date:	November 13, 2006
Runtime:	165 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	2809401001
Keywords:	Special, Music, Films, Two, Sound, Edition, Shows, Performing, Musicals, Discs, Arts
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts