Heidi
"High adventure high in the Swiss Alps with the girl in the golden hair."
Originally released in 1968. Heidi is a drama/family film. directed by Delbert Mann.
Starring Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, and Maximilian Schell
Synopsis
Heidi is an orphaned girl initially raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland. In order to get a job in Frankfurt, Dete brings 5-year-old Heidi to her grandfather, who has been at odds with the villagers for years and lives in seclusion on the alm. He at first resents Heidi's arrival, but the girl manages to penetrate his harsh exterior and subsequently has a delightful stay with him and her best friend, young Peter the goat-herd.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Jennifer Edwards
as Heidi
Michael Redgrave
as Grandfather
Maximilian Schell
as Richard Sessemann
Jean Simmons
as Frl. Rottenmeier
Walter Slezak
as Father Richter
Peter van Eyck
as Dr. Bernd Reboux
Zuleika Robson
as Klara
John Moulder-Brown
as Peter
Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel
as Grandmother
Karl Lieffen
as Sebastian
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion
- Omnibus-Biography Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heidi about?
Heidi is an orphaned girl initially raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland. In order to get a job in Frankfurt, Dete brings 5-year-old Heidi to her grandfather, who has been at odds with...
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Delbert Mann.
How long is Heidi?
Heidi has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Heidi released?
Heidi was released on November 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heidi?
The main cast of Heidi includes Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Jean Simmons, Walter Slezak.