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Savannah Smiles

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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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.
Play trailer2:56
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  • Comedy
  • 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.Savannah is the only child of a wealthy politician, Richard Driscoll, who is more concerned with his image and career than with his family.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2K
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  • Director
    • Pierre De Moro
  • Writer
    • Mark Miller(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mark Miller
    • Donovan Scott
    • Bridgette Andersen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Pierre De Moro
  • Writer
    • Mark Miller(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mark Miller
    • Donovan Scott
    • Bridgette Andersen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:56
    Official Trailer

    Photos89

    Bridgette Andersen in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Bridgette Andersen in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Bridgette Andersen in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Bridgette Andersen in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Bridgette Andersen in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Bridgette Andersen in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Mark Miller and Donovan Scott in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Barbara Stanger in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Bridgette Andersen in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Bridgette Andersen and Mark Miller in Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Savannah Smiles (1982)
    Savannah Smiles (1982)

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    Mark Miller
    Mark Miller
    • Alvieas Alvie
    Donovan Scott
    Donovan Scott
    • Bootsas Boots
    Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen
    • Savannahas Savannah
    Chris Robinson
    Chris Robinson
    • Richard Driscollas Richard Driscoll
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Lt. Savageas Lt. Savage
    Peter Graves
    Peter Graves
    • Harland Dobbsas Harland Dobbs
    Barbara Stanger
    Barbara Stanger
    • Joan Driscollas Joan Driscoll
    Pat Morita
    Pat Morita
    • Father Oharaas Father Ohara
    Philip Abbott
    Philip Abbott
    • Chief Pruittas Chief Pruitt
    Fran Ryan
    Fran Ryan
    • Farmer Wilmaas Farmer Wilma
    Ray Anzalone
    • Pharmacistas Pharmacist
    John Fiedler
    John Fiedler
    • Grocery Clerkas Grocery Clerk
    Carol Wayne
    Carol Wayne
    • Doreenas Doreen
    Don Steffey
    • Farmeras Farmer
    Oscar Rowland
    Oscar Rowland
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Michael Flynn
    Michael Flynn
    • P.T. Jamisonas P.T. Jamison
    Annette Claudier
    • Moniqueas Monique
    Tom Tyler
    • Judge Collieras Judge Collier
    • Director
      • Pierre De Moro
    • Writer
      • Mark Miller(screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene where Savannah tells the story of Brier 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.]
    • Goofs
      There are no mountains like these in Texas.
    • Quotes

      Savannah: Bootsie where are you?!

    • Connections
      Features Little Rascals: Best of Our Gang (1930)
    • 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

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    An excellent movie
    This is a movie that will definitely make you smile.

    All three of the main characters are terrific in this film.

    This is a movie you can definitely watch with the kids, which is a rare these days.

    The parents in the film are a little stereotyped in their coldness and their "seeing the error of their ways", but is intended to connect Savanah to Alphie, who wrote the film. The movie is very predictable, however like a Disney movie, although you aren't surprised by anything in it, it doesn't take away from the enjoyment.

    I don't think I have ever sat through it any of the 10-12 times I watched it and not shed a few happy tears.
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    • HughJunit
    • Oct 22, 2005

    Details

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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
    • 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

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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