Heidi (1968): Cast
Heidi is a 1968 family drama directed by Delbert Mann, starring Jennifer Edwards as Heidi, John Moulder-Brown and Jean Simmons. It is partly based on Heidi by Johanna Spyri and Eva Ibbotson. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Original language
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English - 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.
High adventure high in the Swiss Alps with the girl in the golden hair. Heidi, a 5‑year‑old orphan raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, is sent to her reclusive grandfather on the Alm when Dete seeks work in Frankfurt. Though the old man has long been at odds with the villagers and initially resents her, Heidi’s warmth penetrates his harsh exterior, and she enjoys a delightful stay with him and her new friend, Peter the young goat‑herd.
Heidi Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- character name as title
- british actor playing foreigner
- hillside
- little girl
- statement in title
- heidi
- orphan
- alps
- swiss alps
- girl
- goat
- friends who live together
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- family relationships
- guardian
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- governess
- friendship
- child's point of view
- children
- switzerland
- mountain
- based on novel
Heidi Cast & Characters
Jennifer Edwards leads the cast as Heidi, with John Moulder-Brown as Peter and Jean Simmons as Frl. Rottenmeier. Directed by Delbert Mann; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Delbert Mann
- Jennifer Edwards as Heidi
- John Moulder-Brown as Peter
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Jean Simmons as Frl. Rottenmeier -
Maximilian Schell as Richard Sessemann
Also Starring in Heidi
· 6 more- Peter van Eyck Dr. Bernd Reboux
- Michael Redgrave Grandfather
- Walter Slezak Father Richter
- Karl Lieffen Sebastian
- Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel Grandmother
- Zuleika Robson Klara
More from Delbert Mann
More films directed by Delbert Mann, best-rated first: Marty, Separate Tables, Lover Come Back and Kidnapped.
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Heidi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Heidi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Heidi?
Heidi runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Heidi released?
Heidi was released on November 1, 1968.
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Delbert Mann.
More films by Delbert Mann Who is in the cast of Heidi?
Heidi stars Jennifer Edwards as Heidi, John Moulder-Brown as Peter and Jean Simmons as Frl. Rottenmeier, among 10 credited actors.
Is Heidi based on a book?
Yes. Heidi is partly 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.
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