To mark the 60th anniversary of the Julie Andrews- and Christopher Plummer-led film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein鈥檚 The Sound of Music, which premiered March 2, 1965, 60 behind-the-scenes photos from the 20th Century Fox archive have been released.
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As previously reported, a newly restored and remastered version of the film will be released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. Screenings of the restored Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will also be presented globally. Dates will be announced at a later time.
The Walt Disney Film Restoration team worked for nine months to digitally enhance the film, cleaning up dirt, warping, and film grain issues to deliver the film with both enhanced visual and audio.
Newly announced is a May 2 release of the film soundtrack as a
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The 20th Century Fox film, based on the Broadway musical of the same
name, was directed by Robert Wise and starred Andrews and Plummer. The classic Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II score
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The Sound of Music won five Academy Awards in 1966, including Best Picture. When adjusted for inflation, it is the highest-grossing musical adaptation of all time.
