Heidi (1952): Cast & Plot
Heidi is a 1952 family drama directed by Luigi Comencini, starring Elsbeth Sigmund as Heidi, Heinrich Gretler and Thomas Klameth. It is based on Heidi by Johanna Spyri and Eva Ibbotson. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Luigi Comencini
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Praesens-Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Heidi About?
The premise of Heidi without spoilers, adapted from Heidi by Johanna Spyri and Eva Ibbotson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Heidi, an orphan raised by her aunt in Frankfurt, is sent to the Swiss Alps to live with her gruff grandfather. Though he first rejects her, her kindness gradually softens him and they become close. She also befriends Peter, a shepherd boy. After three years, her aunt returns to take her back to Frankfurt, forcing Heidi to choose between the mountain home she loves and her family.
Heidi Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- idyllic setting
- little girl
- goat
- hillside
- domestic animal
- mountain
- swiss alps
- character name as title
- heidi character
- switzerland
- christmas
- crotchety old man
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- learning
- childhood
- village
- girl
- heidi
- wheelchair
- milk
- alps
- illiterate
- outcast
- sleepwalking
- orphan
- invalid
- grandfather
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- child's point of view
- based on novel
- one word title
- europe
- swiss
Heidi Cast & Characters
Elsbeth Sigmund leads the cast as Heidi, with Heinrich Gretler as Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather and Thomas Klameth as Geissenpeter. Directed by Luigi Comencini; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luigi Comencini
- Elsbeth Sigmund as Heidi
- Heinrich Gretler as Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather
- Thomas Klameth as Geissenpeter
- Elsie Attenhofer as Tante Dete
Also Starring in Heidi
· 14 more- Willy Birgel Herr Sesemann
- Isa Günther Klara Sesemann
- Anita Mey Fräulein Rottenmeier
- Theo Lingen Sebastian
- Carl Wery Dr. Classen
- Armin Schweizer Dompförtner
- Margrit Rainer Peters Mutter
- Traute Carlsen Klaras Grossmutter
- Walburga Gmür Bäckersfrau
- Friedrich Braun Johann, Kutscher
- Fred Tanner Pfarrer
- Herr Cajörl Lehrer
- Lore Reutemann Tinette
- Axel Kubitsky
More from Luigi Comencini
More films directed by Luigi Comencini: Miracle of Marcellino, Merry Christmas… Happy New Year, A Boy from Calabria and History.
Heidi Plot Summary
What happens in Heidi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quiet Swiss Alps village, Heidi, Elsbeth Sigmund, lives with her grandfather, Alp-Öhi Heinrich Gretler, in a snug mountain cottage, and she spends her days in the high meadows with her friend, the goatherd [Peter] Thomas Klameth.
Full summary
The whole story of Heidi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Heidi?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of Heidi's grandfather who lives with her in the Alps?
Cars in Heidi
2 cars on screen: the 1909 Opel 4/8 PS and the unknown.
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1909 Opel 4/8 PS Background role -
unknown Background role
Heidi Also Known As
Also known as “Son tornata per te”.
- Also known as
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- Son tornata per te
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Heidi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Heidi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Heidi?
Heidi runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Heidi released?
Heidi was released on November 13, 1952.
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Luigi Comencini.
More films by Luigi Comencini Who is in the cast of Heidi?
Heidi stars Elsbeth Sigmund as Heidi, Heinrich Gretler as Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather and Thomas Klameth as Geissenpeter, among 18 credited actors.
Is Heidi based on a book?
Yes. Heidi is adapted from Heidi by Johanna Spyri and Eva Ibbotson.
Does Heidi have a post-credit scene?
No. Heidi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Heidi in?
The original language of Heidi is German.
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