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Heidi
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.
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Heidi
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 1, 1968
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama, Family, TV Movie
User Score
61%
Original Title
Heidi
Production Companies
Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, Omnibus-Biography Productions
Director
Delbert Mann
Description
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.