FEATURE FILM

Heidi

6.3/10
TMDB17 votes
1968Original: English105 min

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.

Genres: Drama, Family, TV Movie
Cast: Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Jean Simmons, Walter Slezak

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Heidi

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

Heidi (1968) is a film in the drama, family, tv movie genres. Directed by Delbert Mann. The cast includes Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Jean Simmons.

Released
1968-11-01
Original language
English
Runtime
105 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Germany, United States of America
Production companies
Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, Omnibus-Biography Productions
Directors
Delbert Mann

Heidi cast & characters

Audience reviews

6.3/10 from 17 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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There have been plenty of on-screen adaptations of this story - it lends itself well to a screen. The eponymous lass (Jennifer Edwards) is palmed off on her reclusive grandfather (Sir Michael Redgrave) atop a mountain, with only him, some goats and the young "Peter" (John Moulder-Brown) for company. She is a charming young girl who soon manages to crack the erstwhile impervious shield of the old man before her…

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There have been plenty of on-screen adaptations of this story - it lends itself well to a screen. The eponymous lass (Jennifer Edwards) is palmed off on her reclusive grandfather (Sir Michael Redgrave) atop a mountain, with only him, some goats and the young "Peter" (John Moulder-Brown) for company. She is a charming young girl who soon manages to crack the erstwhile impervious shield of the old man before her wealthy uncle "Richard" (Maximilian Schell) sends word that he will care for her at his Frankfurt home. Once there she quickly befriends his housekeeper "Frauline Rottenmeir" (Jean Simmons) and his bedridden young daughter "Klara" (Zuleika Robson) and slowly a family starts to emerge and to thrive - culminating in a perfect holiday on their mountain. Simmons is gorgeous, Edwards has a charm and Redgrave a loving manner about him that sets this made for television (NBC) movie up nicely. A simple story, told with a sympathetic eye to the detail amidst some pretty (Californian as well as Alpine) scenery.

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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 stars in Heidi?

Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Jean Simmons, Walter Slezak, Peter van Eyck. See the cast cards above for character names.

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