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Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974): Cast

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Heidi, Girl of the Alps is a 1974 animated drama directed by Isao Takahata, starring Kazuko Sugiyama as Heidi (voice), Noriko Ohara and Rihoko Yoshida.

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Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974) movie poster
Director
Isao Takahata
Genres
Animation , Drama , Family
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Zuiyo
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Heidi, Girl of the Alps About?

The premise of Heidi, Girl of the Alps without spoilers.

After becoming an orphan, Heidi is taken in by her reclusive grandfather, Öhi, who lives alone in the Alpine mountains. Though initially bitter, he grudgingly accepts her, and Heidi’s bright spirit gradually softens his heart. Together with Peter, the friendly goat herder, and the frail girl Klara, she experiences a series of uplifting adventures that bring joy and healing to everyone around them.

Heidi, Girl of the Alps Themes & Keywords

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  • mountain
  • 19th century
  • swiss alps
  • switzerland
  • maienfeld
  • orphan girl
  • lady's companion
  • german empire
  • employer employee relationship
  • disability
  • physical therapy
  • regaining mobility
+38 more
  • impaired mobility
  • wheelchair
  • learning to read
  • bibliophile
  • literacy
  • misanthrope
  • hermit
  • loneliness
  • sleepwalking
  • sleepwalker
  • improved health
  • ward
  • loss of mother
  • loss of father
  • frankfurt germany
  • expatriate
  • friendship
  • kindness
  • walking
  • handicapped child
  • inability to walk
  • wealth
  • poverty
  • disabled child
  • female protagonist
  • alps
  • germany
  • europe
  • male female relationship
  • heidi character
  • character name in series title
  • cult tv
  • friend
  • hand drawing
  • japanese anime
  • japanese cult tv
  • crotchety old man
  • anime animation
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Cast & crew

Heidi, Girl of the Alps Cast & Characters

Kazuko Sugiyama leads the cast as Heidi (voice), with Noriko Ohara as Peter (voice) and Rihoko Yoshida as Clara Sesemann (voice). Directed by Isao Takahata; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Heidi, Girl of the Alps

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From the director

More from Isao Takahata

More films directed by Isao Takahata, best-rated first: Grave of the Fireflies (1988), The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, Pom Poko and My Neighbors the Yamadas.

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Heidi, Girl of the Alps Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “阿尔卑斯山上的少女海蒂” and “Heidi (1974)”.

Also known as
  • 阿尔卑斯山上的少女海蒂
  • Heidi (1974)
  • 飘零燕
  • アルプスの少女ハイジ
  • 알프스의 소녀 하이디
  • 알프스 소녀 하이디
  • Χάιντι
  • هايدي
  • Хайди - девочка Альп
  • هايدي الصغيرة
  • 阿尔卑斯山的少女
  • היידי בת ההרים
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  • Alps no Shoujo Heidi
  • 小天使

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FAQ

Heidi, Girl of the Alps FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Heidi, Girl of the Alps, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Heidi, Girl of the Alps?

Heidi, Girl of the Alps was directed by Isao Takahata.

More films by Isao Takahata

Who is in the cast of Heidi, Girl of the Alps?

Heidi, Girl of the Alps stars Kazuko Sugiyama as Heidi (voice), Noriko Ohara as Peter (voice) and Rihoko Yoshida as Clara Sesemann (voice), among 9 credited actors.

Does Heidi, Girl of the Alps have a post-credit scene?

No. Heidi, Girl of the Alps has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Heidi, Girl of the Alps in?

The original language of Heidi, Girl of the Alps is Japanese.

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