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Heidi is a 1968 NBC made-for-TV film version of the 1880 novel of the same name by Johanna Spyri which debuted on November 17, 1968. 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.
Original Release
11/17/1968
US Release
11/17/1968
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jennifer Edwards | Heidi |
| Michael Redgrave | Grandfather |
| Maximilian Schell | Richard Sessemann |
| Jean Simmons | Frl. Rottenmeier |
| Walter Slezak | Father Richter |
| Peter van Eyck | Dr. Bernd Reboux |
| Zuleika Robson | Klara |
| John Moulder-Brown | Peter |
| Karl Lieffen | Sebastian |
| Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel | Grandmother |
Directors
Writers
Earl Hamner Jr., Johanna Spyri
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jennifer Edwards | Heidi |
| Michael Redgrave | Grandfather |
| Maximilian Schell | Richard Sessemann |
| Jean Simmons | Frl. Rottenmeier |
| Walter Slezak | Father Richter |
| Peter van Eyck | Dr. Bernd Reboux |
| Zuleika Robson | Klara |
| John Moulder-Brown | Peter |
| Karl Lieffen | Sebastian |
| Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel | Grandmother |
| Miriam Spoerri | Aunt Dete |
| John Crawley |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Frederick H. Brogger | Producer |
| James Franciscus | Producer |
| Gyula Trebitsch | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1969 | Emmy | Outstanding Dramatic Program | Nominated |
| 1969 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Musical Composition | Won |
