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Heidi (1952)

★ 7.2/10 100 min Drama, Family Switzerland German
Screenplay by: Richard Schweizer
Novel: Johanna Spyri
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Elsbeth Sigmund Heidi
Heinrich Gretler
Heinrich Gretler Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather
Thomas Klameth Geissenpeter
Elsie Attenhofer Tante Dete
Margrit Rainer
Margrit Rainer Peters Mutter
Fred Tanner Pfarrer
Isa Günther
Isa Günther Klara Sesemann
Willy Birgel
Willy Birgel Herr Sesemann

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