Heidi (1968)
High adventure high in the Swiss Alps with the girl in the golden hair.
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.
Cast
- Jennifer Edwards - Heidi
- Michael Redgrave - Grandfather
- Maximilian Schell - Richard Sessemann
- Jean Simmons - Frl. Rottenmeier
- Walter Slezak - Father Richter
- Peter van Eyck - Dr. Bernd Reboux
- Zuleika Robson - Klara
- John Moulder-Brown - Peter
- Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel - Grandmother
- Karl Lieffen - Sebastian
Screenplay
- Earl Hamner, Jr. (Teleplay)
- Johanna Spyri (Novel)
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Foster Care and Survival, Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Mountain Majesty and the Wild
Keywords
based on novel or book, switzerland, mountain, family relationships, orphan, alps mountains, swiss alps, governess, picturesque
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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 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.
- Who directed Heidi?
- Heidi was directed by Delbert Mann.
- Who stars in Heidi?
- Heidi stars Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Jean Simmons, Walter Slezak, Peter van Eyck.
- How long is Heidi?
- Heidi has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Heidi?
- Heidi is a Drama, Family, TV Movie film.
- Where was Heidi produced?
- Heidi was produced in Germany, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Heidi?
- The themes of Heidi include: Touching Family Stories, Foster Care and Survival, Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Mountain Majesty and the Wild.