A Gift for Heidi
Synopsis
This movie is about one summer holiday in the life of the famous children's book character Heidi, the orphan girl who lives with her grandfather (whom Heidi, like everybody else including the cast list, calls "Alm Uncle") on the outskirts of a small village in the Alps. Heidi has a gift of three carved wooden figures made by a craftsman neighbour: Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar. However, rather than gold, frankincense, and myrrh, her grandfather and the village doctor gradually teach Heidi the idea that the gifts they bring are faith, charity and hope.
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Sandy Descher
Heidi
Douglas Fowley
Alm Uncle
Van Dyke Parks
Peter
Peter Capell
Doc
Erik Jeide
Ernst
Rolf Wanka
Mr. Binder
Oswald Ursteins
Carlo
Susan Sainio
Clara
Karin Röse
Louise
Harold Benedict
Don
Clancy Cooper
Dr. Roth
Paul McClintock
Gen. Manby
Hap Hanson
Col. Porter
C. Fowler
Capt. McBee
Edwin Anderson
Lt. Williams
Wadsworth Likely
Sgt. Cory
Ted Mitchell
Pilot
Dean Jackson
Radio Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Templeton
- Screenplay & Story
- David Dortort, Johanna Spyri, Eugene Vale
- Original Score
- Bert Grund
- Original Title
- A Gift for Heidi
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Templeton
David Dortort, Johanna Spyri, Eugene Vale
Bert Grund
Department Leadership Roster
George Templeton
Director
David Dortort
Writer
Johanna Spyri
Writer
Eugene Vale
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Gift for Heidi
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What is A Gift for Heidi about?
This movie is about one summer holiday in the life of the famous children's book character Heidi, the orphan girl who lives with her grandfather (whom Heidi, like everybody else including the cast list, calls "Alm Uncle") on the outskirts of a small village in the Alps. Heidi has a gift of three carved wooden figures made by a craftsman neighbour: Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar. However, rather than gold, frankincense, and myrrh, her grandfather and the village doctor gradually teach Heidi the idea that the gifts they bring are faith, charity and hope.
Who directed A Gift for Heidi?
A Gift for Heidi was directed by George Templeton.
Who stars in A Gift for Heidi?
The principal cast of A Gift for Heidi includes Sandy Descher, Douglas Fowley, Van Dyke Parks, Peter Capell, Erik Jeide.
When was A Gift for Heidi released and how long is it?
A Gift for Heidi was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for A Gift for Heidi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Gift for Heidi was composed by Bert Grund.