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Heidi

1952 • 1h40m Drama, Family

Rating

7.2/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Luigi Comencini

Screenplay

Richard Schweizer

Cast

Elsbeth Sigmund

Heinrich Gretler

Thomas Klameth

Release date

11/13/1952

Status

Released

Origin country

DE

CH

Vote count

12