The Sound of Music Movie Basics

Year of Release: 1965
Running Time: 2 hrs. 54 min.
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Robert Wise
Screenwriter: Ernest Lehman
Producers: Saul Chaplin
Studio: 20th Century Fox

The Sound of Music Synopsis

Julie Andrews stars in this screen adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein's classic musical about a would-be nun who falls in love with a man with seven children. Based on the popular Broadway musical classic won a well-deserved Best Picture Oscar in 1965.

The Sound of Music Cast

Julie Andrews		-		Maria
Christopher Plummer		-		Captain Von Trapp
Eleanor Parker		-		The Baroness
Richard Hayden		-		Max Detweiler
Peggy Wood		-		Reverend Mother
Charmian Carr		-		Liesl
Heather Menzies		-		Louisa
Duane Chase		-		Kurt
Nicholas Hammond		-		Friedrich
Angela Cartwright		-		Brigitta
Debbie Turner		-		Marta
Kym Karath		-		Gretl
Daniel Truhitte		-		Rolfe
Portia Nelson		-		Sister Berthe
Anna Lee		-		Sister Margaretta

The Sound of Music Awards and Nominations

1965 Academy Awards®		Best Picture (Win)
		Best Director (Win)
		Best Editing (Win)
		Best Score (Win)
		Best Sound (Win)
		Best Actress - Julie Andrews (Nom)
		Best Art Direction (Nom)
		Best Cinematography (Nom)
		Best Costume Design (Nom)
		Best Supporting Actress - Peggy Wood (Nom)
1966 Golden Globe Awards®		Best Picture (Win)
		Best Actress - Julie Andrews (Win)
		Best Director (Nom)
		Best Supporting Actress - Peggy Wood (Nom)