Heidi (1952)

Name: Heidi
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1952-11-13
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Elsbeth Sigmund, Heinrich Gretler, Thomas Klameth, Elsie Attenhofer, Margrit Rainer

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.

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Released 1952-11-13 · 100 min · Drama, Family

Directed by Luigi Comencini

Part of Heidi (Praesens-Film) Filmreihe

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
Fred Tanner as Pfarrer
Isa Günther as Klara Sesemann
Willy Birgel as Herr Sesemann
Traute Carlsen as Klaras Grossmutter
Anita Mey as Fräulein Rottenmeier
Theo Lingen as Sebastian
Walburga Gmür as Bäckersfrau
Herr Cajörl as Lehrer
Friedrich Braun as Johann, Kutscher
Armin Schweizer as Dompförtner