Heidi(1952)
Heidi Synopsis
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.
Heidi (1952) is a drama and family film directed by Luigi Comencini, released on November 13, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Elsbeth Sigmund, Heinrich Gretler, Thomas Klameth and Elsie Attenhofer. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Luigi Comencini
- Writers:
- Richard Schweizer, Johanna Spyri
- Producers:
- Peter Riethof, Lazar Wechsler
- Cinematographer:
- Emil Berna
- Composer:
- Robert Blum
- Production:
- Praesens-Film
- Status:
- Released
Heidi Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Elsbeth Sigmund
Elsbeth Sigmund
as Heidi
Heinrich Gretler
as Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather
- Thomas Klameth
Thomas Klameth
as Geissenpeter
- Elsie Attenhofer
Elsie Attenhofer
as Tante Dete
Margrit Rainer
as Peters Mutter
- Fred Tanner
Fred Tanner
as Pfarrer
Isa Günther
as Klara Sesemann
Willy Birgel
as Herr Sesemann
- Traute Carlsen
Traute Carlsen
as Klaras Grossmutter
- Anita Mey
Anita Mey
as Fräulein Rottenmeier
Theo Lingen
as Sebastian
- Walburga Gmür
Walburga Gmür
as Bäckersfrau
Key crew
Directed by Luigi Comencini, written by Richard Schweizer and Johanna Spyri, produced by Peter Riethof and Lazar Wechsler.
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Heidi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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Heidi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heidi online?
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Heidi (1952) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from blue TV, Sky Store, filmingo, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Heidi?
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The main cast of Heidi (1952) includes Elsbeth Sigmund, Heinrich Gretler, Thomas Klameth, Elsie Attenhofer and Margrit Rainer. The film was directed by Luigi Comencini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Heidi released?
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Heidi was released on November 13, 1952 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Heidi worth watching?
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Heidi (1952) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.