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Heidi

(1952)

November 13, 1952• 1h 40m
72%
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Overview

Heidi, a young orphan girl living with her aunt in Frankfurt, is forced to move to the Swiss Alps to live with her ornery grandfather. At first, he resents her presence, but, after a short while, Heidi manages to pierce his gruff exterior, and the two become close. She also befriends a young shepherd named Peter. After three years, Heidi's aunt arrives and demands Heidi's return to Frankfurt.

Luigi Comencini

Director

Top Billed Cast

ES

Elsbeth Sigmund

Heidi

HG

Heinrich Gretler

Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather

TK

Thomas Klameth

Geissenpeter

EA

Elsie Attenhofer

Tante Dete

MR

Margrit Rainer

Peters Mutter

FT

Fred Tanner

Pfarrer

IG

Isa Günther

Klara Sesemann

WB

Willy Birgel

Herr Sesemann

TC

Traute Carlsen

Klaras Grossmutter

AM

Anita Mey

Fräulein Rottenmeier