Customer Ratings & Reviews

Impressive dramatic version of the play. Black and White photography crisply reproduced. Performances are generally outstanding. There are seven new extras of varying interest added to the ones that were on the normal dvd. The commentary is fitfully effective. George Stevens' son brings vague memories and Millie Perkins dimly tries to recall events. They talk about the events in the pilot .n a perfunctory way. This is not a 'deep reading' of the film. I had the earlier dvd and the laser disc of this title, both bought on sale. I certainly wouldn't have bought this title again, hadn't it been at such as low price. I saw the original run of the film in a theatre in '59, and original tour of the play with Joseph Shildkraut, a couple of months before they began shooting this in '58. I was also acted (as Mr. Dusel, the dentist) in a community theatre production that toured of a lot of south central Ohio. So, I am quite familiar with the property.

The movie is about true life Anne Frank. She & 7 other Jewish people were in hiding from German troops in WW2 Amsterdam. They hid thru most of the war and then were captured and all but Anne's father were killed in concentration camps but her father found her diary after the war and that is the movie. Good movie in B&W, BluRay restoration is very good.

In German-occupied Holland in World War II, shopkeeper Kraler hides two Jewish families in his attic. Young Anne Frank keeps a diary of everyday life for the Franks and the Van Daans, chronicling the German threat as well as family dynamics for the 2 years (1942-44) they were in hiding. A great film. Don't miss it.

Talk about an "elephant in the room"! Living compressed is stressful enough, but when the consequences of interpersonal breakdowns are so extreme as they were for Anne and her companions, the longevity off their living like they did is remarkable. Also amazing is how "normal" Anne Frank appears in her diary. A surprise to me was the family providing the sanctuary did not suffer the same fate after the discovery of the secret room. The production felt a little dated cinema graphically speaking, like a play that has been filmed, but still v. good.

Is cinema masterpiece on Blu-ray from Best Buy this 1959 was nominated for best picture best directing George Stevens that won Shelley Winters A best supporting actress award and won Best Cinematography for best black-and-white film.Beautiful filmed and wonderful acting

I received my package on time and in good condition. I love that I was able to find this movie because it had a very deep inpact on me when I was younger and that this subject should never be forgotten as it's part of our (as humans) history.

This is the first film version of the Diary of Anne Frank, many details from the actual diary are omitted, but it’s understandable based on the year this film was released. The late Shelly Winters is amazing in this.

A close look at just how evil the Hitler was and why we can never let our guard down. Ever wonder why the Israelis are so feisty and protective of their nation? It's right here.

This was my first time watching this movie. My son is reading the book in school. When he finished the book he kept talking about it so I figured we can watch the movie too.

The first time i watched this movie was when i was in high school back in the 90's. This is such a great movie, and it will hit you in the feels each time you watch it.

Having read the book several times and visiting the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam this movie brought it all to life

The movie was about a true story. The actors were great. Told very much about the situation and that was great for the film.

I am glad to see that this period sensitive movie has been kept in it's original black and white 1959 release. There have been many movies that though they were originally shot in black and white have lost much of what made them visually captivating by having them been colorized.

One of the best versions of this story. Shelley Winters is a favorite of mine and is excellent. A must see!

I am pleased the movie is still around and needs to be broadcast as more people believe the Holocaust never happened.

What are the films that should be in everybody's movie collection. One of the better worst stories Ever Told

It's a haunting tale. I bought it to show my daughter a little bit of history. Let her know what it was like then

Good story line, great direction. A time taken for granite, the loss of freedom. Wow ... Powerful

I'd highly recommend this movie to anyone interested in a well-done historically based drama.

A very intense movie drama based in true Events. Sad story of a very hard times.