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Heidi (1968)

1h 45m

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Heidi (1968)

Name: Heidi
Genre: Drama, Kids & Family
Released: 1968-11-01

1h 45m

Running Time

Plot.

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.

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Media.

Details.

Release Date
November 1, 1968

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 45m

Content Rating
G

Genres
Drama Kids & Family

Last updated: 2025-02-10

This Movie Is About.

based on novel or book

switzerland

mountain

family relationships

orphan

alps

swiss alps

governess

picturesque

Wiki.

Heidi is an American made-for-TV film version of the 1880 novel of the same name by Johanna Spyri which debuted on November 17, 1968, on NBC. It starred actress Jennifer Edwards, stepdaughter of Julie Andrews and daughter of Blake Edwards, in the title role, alongside Maximilian Schell, Jean Simmons, and Michael Redgrave. The score was composed by John Williams. The film was sponsored by Timex.

Heidi became a part of sports and pop culture lore as NBC's decision to pull away from coverage of an American Football League (AFL) game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders to air the film at its scheduled time of 7 p.m. Eastern, caused viewers to miss a frantic late comeback by the Raiders to win the game, prompting controversy and viewer complaints.