Heidi
“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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Johanna Spyri, Earl Hamner, Jr.
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Heidi
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, Omnibus-Biography Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Johanna Spyri, Earl Hamner, Jr.
John Williams
Klaus von Rautenfield
Donald J. Cohen
James Franciscus, Gyula Trebitsch, Frederick Brogger
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
John Williams
Original Music Composer
James Franciscus
Producer
Klaus von Rautenfield
Director of Photography
Gyula Trebitsch
Producer
Frederick Brogger
Producer
Donald J. Cohen
Editor
Irms Pauli
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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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?
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?
The principal cast of Heidi includes Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Jean Simmons, Walter Slezak.
When was Heidi released and how long is it?
Heidi was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Heidi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heidi was composed by John Williams.
Is Heidi based on a book or true story?
Heidi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johanna Spyri".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heidi?
Heidi holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).