Savannah Smiles |  | Actors: Philip Abbott, Bridgette Andersen, Lynn Borden, Catherine Campbell, Annette Claudier
Studio: Cheezy Flicks Ent
Category: DVD
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Rating:  175 reviews
Sales Rank: 7002
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.5
Model: 06-008
UPC: 827421000729
EAN: 0827421000729
ASIN: B000G28NPQ
Theatrical Release Date: 1982
Publication Date: 2006
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| • | A much-beloved family classic! | | • | A warm and touching movie for the whole family! |
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Produced in 1982, Savannah Smiles tells the story of Savannah, a girl of privilege who runs away from home. She ends up in the company of Boots and Alvie, two ex-convicts on the run. This bumbling duo soon realizes who Savannah is and that a large reward has been offered for her return. They try to give her back, but instead of the parents being grateful, they accuse the two of kidnapping. Boots and Alvie have no choice but to go underground with Savannah, and the three soon become a family whose days are filled with kite flying, home-cooked meals, bedtime stories, and a puppy. But Boots and Alvie know in their hearts they must do the right thing and return Savannah to her parents. For its time, this is a sweet movie filled with innocence and fun. However, in a time when children are told never to go off with strangers, it is hard to justify a movie that glorifies that very thing, no matter how goodhearted the two felons are. (Ages 6 and older) --Peggy Maltby-Etra
Product Description
Savannah is the only child of a wealthy politician, Richard Driscoll (Chris Robinson) who is more concerned with his image and career than with his family. When only the maid shares Savannahs birthday cake, she decides to run away. She hides in her aunts car that is stolen that next day by two bungling criminals (Mark Miller and Donovan Scott) who are on the loose. Surprised at having Savannah in the car, the criminals try to decide what to do with her. Savannah refuses to tell them her name or where she lives. So, they have no choice but to take her back to their hideout. Savannah's disappearance is in the newspapers and a $100,000 reward is offered for her safe return. The criminals decide to keep her a little longer so they can figure out how to collect the money and not be caught or charged with kidnapping. A unique friend ship emerges as the three get to know each other as a hard-nosed detective (Peter Graves) tries to find her. In a final showdown, Savannah expresses her love for the two criminals who showed her love and friendship as her father looks on, embarrassed by being upstaged by these two criminals.
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Savannah Smiles will melt your heart ! December 9, 1999
natalie greenwood (American Fork, Utah)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Savannah Smiles is a classic, all-time favorite, childhood movie! If I am ever sad or unhappy I know watching this movie will bring my spirits up. I have to look far and wide to find it but it is worth it. Every weekend as a child my dad would take us to rent a video and we would always choose Savannah Smiles. There is nothing more precious than the relationship Savannah builds with these two "crooks" bootsy and alvie,I cry everytime I watch it! My kids deserve to cry too...Please re-release this show, there is hardly any good entertainment left these days for families.
Please make Savannah Smiles again! December 6, 1999
Deanndra Potampa (Greenfield, Indiana)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
One of my first memories as a child was of watching Savannah Smiles with my twin. We both love this movie. As we've just entered into adulthood, we'd love to own a copy of this movie to take with us when we leave. Each time I see this movie, I laugh, I cry, and I love it more and more. It's such a wonderful, wholesome movie; no sex, violence, or drugs in it. Not many movies are made this way anymore. My parents' copy of this movie is one that is getting worn out from so much viewing. I've probably watched it 200 times. But it never gets old. If anyone reads this that can get this movie brought back into my hands, I'd be greatly appreciative. I told my family that all I want for Christmas for the rest of my life is this movie. And they've looked everywhere, but come up empty-handed. Will you please re-release this movie for all those people that get a warm feeling in their heart when they see it?
Savannah Smiles January 12, 2000
anita juhl (Estherville, Iowa)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I loved this movies when I was a little girl. When I grew up I would see it on tv, and just cry my eyes out! I have been trying to locate this movie for many years, and have not been successful. If anyone out there would like to get rid of it please contact me at anitajuhl@hotmail.com. I would recommend this movie to anyone. Although, I'm sure that only women and kids would like this movie. I don't think that many men would like it. Watch it as a good family night movie. Knowing some of the movies out there for children, this would be a movie many moms and dads would let their children watch again agani. I hope you like it as much as I did.
Give us Savannah! November 23, 1999
Tim (New York)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a GREAT family film. We need more like it! How can we convince the studio to re-release it? I'd like for my kids to be able to see it.
Cuter than a Mogwai! August 18, 2000
Johnny Long (Dallas, TX USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is an excellent family movie that didn't quite achieve the box-office success that it rightfully deserved. It did make the rounds on cable TV, especially on Showtime, where it became somewhat of a cult classic with not only 5 year olds, but their parents as well. I was one of those parents. Although I do not want to encourage my little girl to jump into the back of a car with two bumbling criminals, I was enchanted by this heart warming tale. Who can resist singing along with the lines, "I was born and raised in a briar patch! da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da!" I, for one, cannot. Here I am, 15 years later, browsing through the new release DVD's (I was actually looking for the adult film star Savannah, but don't tell that to my kids!), and I saw that this film was being re-released! Sold! Although my kids are now in their teens, I'm sure that they'll want to show this to their kids, and their kids' kids. A movie that transcends generations!
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