IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
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.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe 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.]
- ConnectionsFeatures Little Rascals: Best of Our Gang (2008)
- SoundtracksWhen Savannah Smiles
Performed by Brian Champion
Background vocals by Carolyn Brooks, Debby Hooper, Lori Perry, Dave Garner, Jay Anderson, Eddie Dunn and Lucy Crane
Featured review
A wonderful film!
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.
John 3:16 <><
John 3:16 <><
helpful•171
- magellan333
- Nov 21, 2001
- How long is Savannah Smiles?Powered by Alexa
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Und Savannah lächelt
- Filming locations
- Bridal Veil Falls, Provo Canyon, Utah, USA(aerial tramway, demolished)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,413,170
- Gross worldwide
- $10,413,170
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content