The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank (1988)
Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.
During the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, Otto Frank decides to hide his family, who are Jewish, after his daughter Margot is called to appear for transport to a Nazi labour camp. Miep Gies, Otto Frank's office assistant hides them in the attic above the office. The film tells the true story of Gies' struggle to keep the family hidden and safe, as the Nazis turn Amsterdam upside-down. Based upon Gies' memoirs and Anne Frank's famous diary.
Director: John Erman
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 17, 1988
Cast
- Mary Steenburgen - Miep Gies
- Paul Scofield - Otto Frank
- Victor Spinetti - Herman Van Daan
- Tom Wilkinson - Silberbauer
- Lisa Jacobs - Anne Frank
- Huub Stapel - Jan Gies
- Eleanor Bron - Edith Frank
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
anne frank, based on true story, holland, juif, journal, miep gies, nazi occupation of amsterdam
More Films by Director: John Erman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank about?
- During the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, Otto Frank decides to hide his family, who are Jewish, after his daughter Margot is called to appear for transport to a Nazi labour camp. Miep Gies, Otto Frank's office assistant hides them in the attic above the office. The film tells the true story of Gies' struggle to keep the family hidden and safe, as the Nazis turn Amsterdam upside-down. Based upon Gies' memoirs and Anne Frank's famous diary.
- Who directed The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank?
- The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank was directed by John Erman.
- Who stars in The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank?
- The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank stars Mary Steenburgen, Paul Scofield, Victor Spinetti, Tom Wilkinson, Lisa Jacobs, Huub Stapel.
- How long is The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank?
- The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank?
- The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank is a Drama, History, War film.
- Where was The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank produced?
- The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank?
- The themes of The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank include: Inspiring True Stories.