Heidi
Synopsis
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.
Part of the Heidi (Praesens-Film) Filmreihe
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Top Cast
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Heidi
Heinrich Gretler
Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather
Thomas Klameth
Geissenpeter
Elsie Attenhofer
Tante Dete
Margrit Rainer
Peters Mutter
Fred Tanner
Pfarrer
Isa Günther
Klara Sesemann
Willy Birgel
Herr Sesemann
Traute Carlsen
Klaras Grossmutter
Anita Mey
Fräulein Rottenmeier
Theo Lingen
Sebastian
Walburga Gmür
Bäckersfrau
Herr Cajörl
Lehrer
Friedrich Braun
Johann, Kutscher
Armin Schweizer
Dompförtner
Axel Kubitsky
Lore Reutemann
Tinette
Carl Wery
Dr. Classen
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Comencini
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schweizer
- Original Score
- Robert Blum
- Original Title
- Heidi
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Praesens-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Comencini
Richard Schweizer, Johanna Spyri
Robert Blum
Emil Berna, Peter Frischknecht
Hermann Haller
Peter Riethof, Lazar Wechsler
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Comencini
Director
Hermann Haller
Editor
Robert Blum
Original Music Composer
Peter Riethof
Producer
Werner Schlichting
Production Design
E. Bardet
Costume Design
Richard Schweizer
Screenplay
Lazar Wechsler
Producer
Emil Berna
Director of Photography
Peter Frischknecht
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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, 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.
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Luigi Comencini.
Who stars in Heidi?
The principal cast of Heidi includes Elsbeth Sigmund, Heinrich Gretler, Thomas Klameth, Elsie Attenhofer, Margrit Rainer.
When was Heidi released and how long is it?
Heidi was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Heidi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heidi was composed by Robert Blum.
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.).