Heidi
– Heidi is an orphaned girl initially raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland. In order to g..
Heidi is an orphaned girl initially raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland. In order to get a job in Frankfurt, Dete brings 5-year-old Heidi to her grandfather, who has been at odds with the villagers for years and lives in seclusion on the alm. He at first resents Heidi's arrival, but the girl manages to penetrate his harsh exterior and subsequently has a delightful stay with him and her best friend, young Peter the goat-herd.
17 Nov 1968
English
All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
Delbert Mann
Earl Hamner Jr. (teleplay), Johanna Spyri (novel)
Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Jean Simmons
A young orphan is left to live with her estranged Grandfather, who lives like a hermit in the Swiss Alps. While he is cold and distant at first, he grows to love and cherish her; only to be faced with choosing her well-being over his own heart.
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.
Scott Entertainment