Released:
1952-11-13

Overview:
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.

Director:
Luigi Comencini

Runtime:
1h 40min

Genre:
Drama, Family

• Cast:
• 
  Elsbeth Sigmund
  as
  Heidi
• 
  Heinrich Gretler
  as
  Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather
• 
  Thomas Klameth
  as
  Geissenpeter
• 
  Elsie Attenhofer
  as
  Tante Dete
• 
  Margrit Rainer
  as
  Peters Mutter