Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Mark Miller | ... | Alvie | |
Donovan Scott | ... | Boots | |
Bridgette Andersen | ... | Savannah | |
Chris Robinson | ... | Richard Driscoll | |
Michael Parks | ... | Lt. Savage | |
Peter Graves | ... | Harland Dobbs | |
Barbara Stanger | ... | Joan Driscoll | |
Pat Morita | ... | Father Ohara | |
Philip Abbott | ... | Chief Pruitt | |
Fran Ryan | ... | Farmer Wilma | |
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Ray Anzalone | ... | Pharmacist |
John Fiedler | ... | Grocery Clerk | |
Carol Wayne | ... | Doreen | |
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Don Steffey | ... | Farmer |
Oscar Rowland | ... | Doctor |
The young daughter of a politician runs away due to lack of attention. She hides in the car of two not-so-bright crooks who are slowly converted into parent figures to her. A surprising bond of love and redirection forms among the trio as the police close down on the supposed kidnappers. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
I just bought Savannah Smiles on DVD and got to watch it again for the first time in years. It was still as wonderful as when I was six years old, if not better. This is one of those movies that was made in the 1980s, but doesn't fall in the "80s movies" genre. It seems that not a lot of people have heard of it or seen it. I can't help but wonder why because this is a great movie! Perhaps if it would have had a big name star, it would have fared better over the years. I actually thought it was Drew Barrymore who played Savannah until not too long ago. Despite few big name stars, everybody does an outstanding job in their roles. Like a previous reviewer, I too wonder why Mark Miller didn't make many more films, he is a terrific actor! Although none of the music made the top ten, the film has a great soundtrack. The film will make you laugh, get angry, and cry. I shed a tear at the end and I am usually not one to get emotional over movies. Look high and low to find it, because when you do, you will not regret seeing it.
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