Heidi
Originally released in 1965. Heidi is a drama/family film. directed by Werner Jacobs. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eva Maria Singhammer , Gustav Knuth, and Michaela May
Synopsis
After her mother's death, the five year old orphan Heidi is brought by her aunt to her grumpy grandfather Alp, who leads a hermit life in the beautiful Swiss mountains. Heidi's natural cheerfulness quickly brings renewed joy in grandfather Alps life. Heidi becomes friends with the goatherd Peter who is about the same age as her and spent two beautiful years in the pasture. But then she is sent by her aunt to Frankfurt in the house of Consul Sesemann where Heidi should get a proper education and upbringing. After some initial difficulties Heidi eventually adjusts to her new situation and makes friends with Clara, the paralyzed daughter of the consul. Only with the strict governess Miss Rottingmeier she keeps getting in trouble. Miss Rottingmeier clearly can not cope with the free and outdoors spirit of Heidi. But Heidi lets a fresh wind blow through the Sesemann house and even causes Clara to overcome her illness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Eva Maria Singhammer
as Heidi
Gustav Knuth
as Alp Oehi
Michaela May
as Klara Sesemann
Jan Koester
as Geissen-Peter
Margot Trooger
as Fräulein Rottenmeier
Rudolf Vogel
as Butler Sebastian
Lotte Ledl
as Tante Dete
Margarete Haagen
as Großmama Sesemann
Ernst Schröder
as Konsul Alfred Sesemann
Rudolf Prack
as Pfarrer
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heidi about?
After her mother's death, the five year old orphan Heidi is brought by her aunt to her grumpy grandfather Alp, who leads a hermit life in the beautiful Swiss mountains. Heidi's natural cheerfulness...
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Werner Jacobs.
How long is Heidi?
Heidi has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Heidi released?
Heidi was released on October 29, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heidi?
The main cast of Heidi includes Eva Maria Singhammer , Gustav Knuth, Michaela May, Jan Koester, Margot Trooger.