Switzerland / Nov 13, 1952 / 6
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Genres
DramaFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Heidi |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Praesens-Film |
| Release date | 13 novembre 1952 |
| Production | Peter Riethof, Lazar Wechsler |
| Writer | Richard Schweizer, Johanna Spyri |
| Editing | Hermann Haller |
| Cinematography | Emil Berna, Peter Frischknecht |
| Assistant directors | Luigi Comencini |
| Camera operators | Emil Berna, Peter Frischknecht |
| Additional photography | Emil Berna, Peter Frischknecht |
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| Production design | Werner Schlichting |
| Art direction | Werner Schlichting |
| Set decoration | Werner Schlichting |
| Music | Robert Blum |
| Sound | Robert Blum |
| Costume design | E. Bardet |
| Makeup | E. Bardet |
| Hairstyling | E. Bardet |
| Collection | Heidi (Praesens-Film) Filmreihe |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Dec 23, 1952 / 6
Italy / Jan 01, 1954
United States / Mar 03, 1954
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