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Heidi

61h 40m1952Luigi Comencini
IMDb: 6.8/10
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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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What is Heidi (1952) about?

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.

Who stars in Heidi?

Heidi stars Elsbeth Sigmund (Heidi), Heinrich Gretler (Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather), Thomas Klameth (Geissenpeter), Elsie Attenhofer (Tante Dete), Margrit Rainer (Peters Mutter). The film was directed by Luigi Comencini.

How long is Heidi?

Heidi has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated 6.

Is Heidi worth watching?

Heidi holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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