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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 pr... read more read more...ecocious 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

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PG, 1 hr. 47 min.

Directed by: Pierre De Moro

Release Date: December 10, 1982

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DVD Release Date: October 3, 2006

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  • November 9, 2008
    Seen this movie when I was younger seen it many times everytime I see it at the end I always cry no matter how many time's I've seen it.
  • June 27, 2008
    Bridgette Anderson in her unforgettable movie debut stars as Savannah, a delightful six-year-old runaway, who is thrown together with two criminally inept escaped convicts, Alvie and Boots. Touching and beautiful. An instant classic for the entire family to cherish for years to c... read moreome.
  • June 6, 2008
    I loved this movie when I was little. I have not rewatched it for a while, but I remember it being cute.
  • December 25, 2007
    It was a very sweet movie. It had a lot of bad words in it, but Savannah was the cutest little girl. It was a very good kid's movie. I mean child movie. So, yup, it was good.
  • July 28, 2007
    The storyline to this movie is one of the sweetest I've seen! I wish they would remake this movie now!
  • July 5, 2007
    i can recall wantin to jump into the movie screen and save this little girl, i thought i was in love with her, lol
  • July 2, 2007
    All time favorite family film - an unlikely tale but the little girl is just so adorable, how could a kidnapper not be charmed by her smile.
  • April 29, 2007
    Has been one of my all time favorites since 1982 when it first came on HBO. I would have loved to see what Bridgette Anderson would have grown into but she unfortunately did not live long enough to show us.
  • April 9, 2007
    The most adorable movie. It makes you feel all of your emotions. I recommend having some kleenex while watching this great family film.
  • January 25, 2007
    A wonderful movie about a little girl who runs away from home, because her parents are never around and she is very lonely. I cry evertime I watch this heartwarming movie. Something about her sad eyes just breaks your heart! The ending is so sweet and sad.

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Chuck O'Leary
November 29, 2006
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com

Harmless...Plays out predictably...OK entertainment for kids. Full Review

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