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Savannah Smiles

  • 1982
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.4K
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Savannah Smiles (1982)
Savannah is the only child of a wealthy politician, Richard Driscoll, who is more concerned with his image and career than with his family.
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Savannah is the only child of a wealthy politician, Richard Driscoll, who is more concerned with his image and career than with his family.Savannah is the only child of a wealthy politician, Richard Driscoll, who is more concerned with his image and career than with his family.Savannah is the only child of a wealthy politician, Richard Driscoll, who is more concerned with his image and career than with his family.

  • Director
    • Pierre De Moro
  • Writer
    • Mark Miller
  • Stars
    • Mark Miller
    • Donovan Scott
    • Bridgette Andersen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    2.4K
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    • Director
      • Pierre De Moro
    • Writer
      • Mark Miller
    • Stars
      • Mark Miller
      • Donovan Scott
      • Bridgette Andersen
    • 36User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Mark Miller
    Mark Miller
    • Alvie
    Donovan Scott
    Donovan Scott
    • Boots
    Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen
    • Savannah
    Chris Robinson
    Chris Robinson
    • Richard Driscoll
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Lt. Savage
    Peter Graves
    Peter Graves
    • Harland Dobbs
    Barbara Stanger
    Barbara Stanger
    • Joan Driscoll
    Pat Morita
    Pat Morita
    • Father Ohara
    Philip Abbott
    Philip Abbott
    • Chief Pruitt
    Fran Ryan
    Fran Ryan
    • Farmer Wilma
    Ray Anzalone
    • Pharmacist
    John Fiedler
    John Fiedler
    • Grocery Clerk
    Carol Wayne
    Carol Wayne
    • Doreen
    Don Steffey
    • Farmer
    Oscar Rowland
    Oscar Rowland
    • Doctor
    Michael Flynn
    Michael Flynn
    • P.T. Jamison
    Annette Claudier
    • Monique
    Tom Tyler
    • Judge Collier
    • Director
      • Pierre De Moro
    • Writer
      • Mark Miller
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews36

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    haven24

    The Most Remembered Movie As A Child

    I love this movie from the first time i saw it as a little girl, I was 8 when it came out and now i'm 25, and it still makes me laugh and cry with tears. I would suggest this movie to any little girl growing up. It is a great family movie. I give it a 10!!
    10justwrite319

    Perfect family movie

    I saw this when it first came out and enjoyed it. My oldest daughter , now 20 ,enjoyed it so much she named her favorite doll Savannah. Now my 3 yr old is in love with Savannah. Every morning she wants to watch Savannah as she eats breakfast, she has gotten to the point of reciting lines before they appear. It's a wonderful movie, fun, entertaining and you fall in love with Savannah and her 2 buddies; the gruff Alvie and clueless yet sweet Bootsie. As you watch this notice the changes that take place in the main characters, very heart warming. The music scores support the story. I find that I hum or sing them throughout the day. My 3 yr old asks me to sing the end song as I rock her to sleep each night. There are overtly funny scenes but you have to appreciate the clueless comment of Peter Graves' character.."I've heard that voice before."
    dazyduck

    Savannah "Smiles"?

    Not hardly! This movie absolutely hurts to watch! Not in a bad way though as in it's not a bad movie. it is just so hard to watch that it hurts your heart to see it. each time you watch it, you are constantly wanting the ending to change.

    Imagine seeing this movie when you are seven years old. it is almost traumatising. The movie is so powerful that it gets inside you and doesn't let go. I haven't seen it in years simply because it hurts to see it. It's the most heartbreaking movie ever made. I have never gotten through it without crying my eyes out. The moment that note flies under the bed, you're done for. It grabs you and pulls on every emotion that you didn't know existed.

    I love this movie; it's just too bad I can't watch it but once every couple of years.
    10leelee2001

    Superb!!

    I watched this little gem of a film on UK television last night and enjoyed it immensely.I can only agree with what everyone else said and thoroughly recommend seeing this if You get a chance,I know I'll have to buy the DVD or Video of this film if I can find it. What a tragedy that the girl who played Savannah died at such a young age.
    cstagner

    watch it with the kids...

    This is one of the sweetest movies you will ever see. You can watch it with the kids and never hear or see anything that will make you uncomfortable. Trust me, when Svanah Smiles, you will too. It is a real tragedy that the little girl who played Savanah passed away.

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    • Trivia
      The scene where Savannah tells the story of Brer Rabbit to Bootsie and Alvie was not originally in the script. In Bridgette Andersen's screen test they asked her to tell them a bedtime story and they were so impressed with her performance they added it to the film. [Source: her uncle, Steven B. Andersen from the Bridgette Andersen Facebook memorial page. He has posted some rare photos of her so he appears to be credible. Mark Miller who wrote the screenplay and starred in the movie confirms this in an interview recently posted here.]
    • Quotes

      Savannah: Bootsie, where are you?

    • Connections
      Features Little Rascals: Best of Our Gang (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      When Savannah Smiles
      Performed by Brian Champion

      Background vocals by Carolyn Brooks, Debby Hooper, Lori Perry, Dave Garner, Jay Anderson, Eddie Dunn, and Lucy Crane

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Und Savannah lächelt
    • Filming locations
      • Bridal Veil Falls, Provo Canyon, Utah, USA(aerial tramway, demolished)
    • Production company
      • Savannah Smiles Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,413,170
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,413,170
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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