Heidi (1965): Cast
Heidi is a 1965 family drama directed by Werner Jacobs, starring Eva Maria Singhammer as Heidi, Margarete Haagen and Ernst Schröder. It is based on Heidi by Johanna Spyri and Eva Ibbotson. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Werner Jacobs
- Original language
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German - 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.
After her mother dies, five‑year‑old orphan Heidi is taken by her aunt to live with her reclusive grandfather in the Alpine mountains. Her sunny spirit revitalizes his life and she bonds with goatherd Peter. Later sent to Frankfurt to live with Consul Sesemann, she befriends the paralysed Clara, challenges the strict governess Miss Rottingmeier, and brings fresh joy that helps Clara recover.
Heidi Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- hillside
- domestic animal
- goat
- idyllic setting
- clean air
- homesick child
- swiss alps
- character name as title
- childhood
- alps
- milk
- grandpa
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- family relationships
- servant
- reunion
- rescue
- orphan
- mountain
- handicap
- grandfather
- governess
- child abuse
- child's point of view
- aunt
- affection
- girl
- based on novel
- heidi character
- one word title
- crotchety old man
- kidnapping
- slavery
Heidi Cast & Characters
Eva Maria Singhammer leads the cast as Heidi, with Margarete Haagen as Großmama Sesemann and Ernst Schröder as Konsul Alfred Sesemann. Directed by Werner Jacobs; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Werner Jacobs
- Eva Maria Singhammer as Heidi
- Margarete Haagen as Großmama Sesemann
- Ernst Schröder as Konsul Alfred Sesemann
- Michaela May as Klara Sesemann
Also Starring in Heidi
· 6 more- Gustav Knuth Alp Oehi
- Rudolf Vogel Butler Sebastian
- Margot Trooger Fräulein Rottenmeier
- Lotte Ledl Tante Dete
- Rudolf Prack Pfarrer
- Jan Koester Geissen-Peter
More from Werner Jacobs
More films directed by Werner Jacobs: Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer, The Flying Classroom, Unser Willi ist der Beste and Morgen fällt die Schule aus.
Cars in Heidi
12 cars on screen, including the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE W111 and the Merk Pullax.
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE W111 Minor role -
Merk Pullax Minor role -
1963 Ford Taunus 12M Background role -
1960 Hanomag Markant Background role
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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 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Heidi released?
Heidi was released on October 29, 1965.
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Werner Jacobs.
More films by Werner Jacobs Who is in the cast of Heidi?
Heidi stars Eva Maria Singhammer as Heidi, Margarete Haagen as Großmama Sesemann and Ernst Schröder as Konsul Alfred Sesemann, among 10 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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