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Jeannie Carson
Heidi
Natalie Wood
Klara Sesseman
Richard Eastham
Grandfather
Jo Van Fleet
Aunt Dete
Wally Cox
Peter
Robert Clary
Eric Highlights
Elsa Lanchester
Fräulein Rottenmeier
Bil Baird
Puppets
Cora Baird
Puppets
Claire Chatwin
Second Maid
Philip Faversham
Pastor
William Gibberson
Herr Sesseman
Lee Goodman
Sebastian
Eleanor Williams
Tonette
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Liebman
- Screenplay & Story
- Johanna Spyri, Billy Friedberg, Neil Simon, Carolyn Leigh
- Original Score
- Robert Schumann, Irwin Kostal, Mel Pahl
- Original Title
- Heidi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Max Liebman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Liebman
Johanna Spyri, Billy Friedberg, Neil Simon, Carolyn Leigh
Robert Schumann, Irwin Kostal, Mel Pahl
Max Liebman, Bill Hobin
Department Leadership Roster
Max Liebman
Producer
Max Liebman
Director
Paul duPont
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heidi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heidi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heidi about?
Johanna Spyri's beloved children's story is given the live-television musical treatment.
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Max Liebman.
Who stars in Heidi?
The principal cast of Heidi includes Jeannie Carson, Natalie Wood, Richard Eastham, Jo Van Fleet, Wally Cox.
When was Heidi released and how long is it?
Heidi was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Heidi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heidi was composed by Robert Schumann, Irwin Kostal, Mel Pahl.
Is Heidi based on a book or true story?
Heidi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johanna Spyri".