Drama ·Family ·TV Movie · Germany · 1968 · 1h 45m

Heidi

Director

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

Crew

Klaus von Rautenfeld — Director of Photography Donald J. Cohen — Editor John Williams — Original Music Composer Johanna Spyri — Novel Frederick Brogger — Producer James Franciscus — Producer

Tagline

High adventure high in the Swiss Alps with the girl in the golden hair.

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.

Mood & Themes

based on novel or book switzerland mountain family relationships orphan alps mountains swiss alps governess picturesque

Key Collaborators

Delbert Mann Director Klaus von Rautenfeld Director of Photography Donald J. Cohen Editor John Williams Original Music Composer Johanna Spyri Novel Frederick Brogger Producer James Franciscus Producer Gyula Trebitsch Producer Irms Pauli Costume Design

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