Savannah Smiles (1982)

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Savannah Smiles is a sweet little film that proved a surprising hit on the Saturday matinee circuit. Mark Miller and Donovan Scott play a pair of good-natured escaped convicts who cross the path of precocious runaway Bridgette Andersen. When Andersen explains that she's hit the road because her… More Savannah Smiles is a sweet little film that proved a surprising hit on the Saturday matinee circuit. Mark Miller and Donovan Scott play a pair of good-natured escaped convicts who cross the path of precocious runaway Bridgette Andersen. When Andersen explains that she's hit the road because her wealthy parents neglect her, Miller and Scott decide to hold the kid for a huge ransom. You and I both know that the crooks will turn soft before the end, and return Andersen to her folks without a dollar changing hands, but even predicting the film's outcome cannot diminish its charm. Star Mark Miller, who also scripted Savannah Smiles, is the father of actress Penelope Ann Miller. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 47 min.
Directed By: Pierre De Moro
Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Dec 10, 1982 Wide
On DVD: Oct 3, 2006

Critic Reviews

Brian Costello, Common Sense Media
Slapstick adventure sweet, but treats running away lightly.
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
Harmless...Plays out predictably...OK entertainment for kids.

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