The Trapp Family
1956, German. Directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner.
A true story based on the popular novel by the Baroness Von Trapp of Austria. The film was made in 1956, some years before the other film based on the Trapp Family's life was released - a little movie named "The Sound of Music".
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Wolfgang LiebeneinerDirector
- Ruth LeuwerikBaronin Maria von Trapp
- Hans HoltBaron von Trapp
- Maria HolstPrinzessin Yvonne
- Josef MeinradDr. Wasner
- Friedrich DominBankier Gruber
- Hilde von StolzBaroness Mathilde
- Agnes WindeckÄbtissin
- Liesl KarlstadtRaphaela
- Michael AndeWerner
- Franz MuxenederVogler
- Joseph OffenbachSamish
- Gretl TheimerCast
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1956
- Original title
- Die Trapp-Familie
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- George Hurdalek, Herbert Reinecker, Maria von Trapp
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What The Trapp Family is based on
The Trapp Family is based on The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (1949) by Maria von Trapp.
True story · 1949
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
By Maria von Trapp
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The Trapp Family: quick answers
What comes after The Trapp Family?
Next in the series: The Trapp Family in America (1958).
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How long is The Trapp Family?
The Trapp Family runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Trapp Family have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Trapp Family on?
The Trapp Family isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 October 1956. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Trapp Family?
If you liked The Trapp Family, try Save the Last Dance, The Courtship of Eddie's Father, A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song.
Who directed The Trapp Family?
The Trapp Family (1956) was directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner and stars Ruth Leuwerik, Hans Holt, Maria Holst.
What is The Trapp Family based on?
The Trapp Family is based on The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (1949) by Maria von Trapp.