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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304460832
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 630446083X
Label: United American Video
Manufacturer: United American Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: United American Video
Release Date: June 06, 1997
Running Time: 105 minutes
Sales Rank: 48134
Studio: United American Video
Theatrical Release Date: November 17, 1968
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Where's Heidi's personality?
Anyone who has read the book will look forward to a bright, inquisitive, chatty and charming little girl. I was very disappointed with this portrayal of that character. She didn't talk much, she didn't seem to have much personality at all. As far as following the story line, I understand they always have to make some adjustments for Hollywood, so I won't pass too harsh a judgement there. But when the main character of the story is bland, I just have to whine. Luckily there are other versions. ... Read More
Rating:  - Quite delightful
Fine acting, wonderful scenery, and a very pleasant approach to the classic tale make this quite an enjoyable film. Though the character of Fraulein Rottenmeir is a far cry from Johanna Spyri's, as is her relationship with Herr Sessemann, this change may be appealing for those who wish to share the film with children, who might be troubled by the original.
My reason for witholding a top rating is that, as a lifelong fan of Johanna Spyri's "Heidi," I noticed that some of the key themes ... Read More
Rating:  - The little girl who changed the face of televised football
Trivia from the IMDB: This was the TV adaptation of "Heidi" that, through no fault of its own, became embroiled in a U.S. broadcasting brouhaha known to this day as the "Heidi game." On Sunday, 17 Nov 1968, the NBC television network was scheduled to begin airing "Heidi" at 7pm Eastern Standard Time, following coverage of an American Football League game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders.
The game ran long; however, with the Jets leading the Raiders, 32-to-29, NBC broke ... Read More
Rating:  - Only part of the film!
This version of Heidi was my absolute favorite movie as a child. I have the VHS version and decided to upgrade to the DVD. I couldn't believe it when I started watching it that the first part of the film is not even included. We don't see how Heidi got to her grandfathers, met Peter or his grandmother. I don't know if it is somehow a mistake on just my movie or if they are all missing the first scenes. The quality of the rest of the film was fine and just as good as I remembered. But, if you want ... Read More
Rating: - lovely film; poor DVD quality
Very enjoyable movie marred by washed out color. The Alps are breathtaking, but you wouldn't know it from this DVD.
So, I give the movie itself 4 stars, and the DVD 1 star.
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