Released:
1968-11-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
Delbert Mann

Runtime:
1h 45min

Genre:
Drama, Family, TV Movie

• Cast:
• 
  Jennifer Edwards
  as
  Heidi
• 
  Michael Redgrave
  as
  Grandfather
• 
  Maximilian Schell
  as
  Richard Sessemann
• 
  Jean Simmons
  as
  Frl. Rottenmeier
• 
  Walter Slezak
  as
  Father Richter