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Smile (1975)

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The American beauty-contest ritual is skewered by screenwriter Jerry Belson and director Michael Ritchie in Smile. The film takes place during an annual pageant in Santa Rosa, CA. The event is supervised by local mover and shaker Brenda DiCarlo (Barbara Feldon), to whom the contest is the most important thing on earth. Nothing -- not even the violent backlash of her neglected husband, Andy (Nicholas Pryor) -- is allowed to interfere with her pet project. Choreographer Tommy French (Michael

PG, 1 hr. 53 min.

Drama, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Michael Ritchie

Written By: Jerry Belson

On DVD: Aug 24, 2004

Cast

Bruce Dern
"Big Bob" Freelander
Barbara Feldon
Brenda DiCarlo
Michael Kidd
Tommy French
Geoffrey Lewis
Wilson Shears
Nicholas Pryor
Andy DiCarlo
Colleen Camp
Connie Thompson/"Miss I...
Shawn Christianson
"Miss Fountain Valley"
Eric Shea
Little Bob Freelander
George Skaff
Dr. Malvert
Adam Reed
Freddy
Brad Thompson
Chuck
Paul Benedict
Orren Brooks
Melanie Griffith
Karen Love/"Miss Simi V...
Dick McGarvin
Ted Farley
Denise Nickerson
Shirley Tolstoy/"Miss S...
Maria O'Brien
Maria Gonzales/"Miss Sa...
Annette O'Toole
Doria Houston/"Miss Ana...
Joan Prather
Robin Gibson/"Miss Ante...
Kate Sarchet
Judy Wagner/"Miss Modes...
William Traylor
Ray Brandy
Titos Vandis
Emil Eidleman
Caroline Williams
Helga
Dennis Dugan
Logan

Critic Reviews for Smile

All Critics (17) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)

A poignant satire dissecting American beauty pageants

July 23, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

Ritchie holds it together with rapid technique and a glancing eye

March 10, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

Great spoof of beauty pageants

March 16, 2007 Comment

Lori Hoffman

Atlantic City Weekly Source: Atlantic City Weekly

like a season of I Love the '70s condensed into two hours, and in its intimation that this is a uniquely disposable culture it's decades ahead of VH-1

July 26, 2004 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Jake Euker

Filmcritic.com

One of those inimitable small films that squares with human experience in genuine, funny and memorable ways

January 18, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

Effective satire on beauty pageants.

August 24, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Fun spoof of the beauty pageant industry. The kid with his sexual metaphors is the best.

July 14, 2003 Comment

Fred Topel

About.com

The kind of film that immediately attracts the phrase 'wickedly funny'

January 1, 2000 Full Review | Comment

Shane Burridge

rec.arts.movies.reviews

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Hilarious!

January 9, 2008

Leo L

Super Reviewer

This is a nostalgic gem--a snapshot of a lifestyle from bygone days. Bruce Dern with that winning car salesman smile captures the joy & naiviete of a generation. Co-stars Barbara Feldman (Get Smart's Agent 99) & a very young Eric Shea (Castaway Cowboy, Po\seidon) are a wonderful supportive cast for this "picture

September 2, 2011

Teresa S

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Smile Quotes

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1. Robin Gibson/"Miss Antelope Valley": Well, I'm just glad I'm not old enough to vote.
– Submitted by Ed P (4 days ago)
1. Doria Houston/"Miss Anaheim": It's a CONTEST!
– Submitted by Ed P (4 days ago)
1. Doria Houston/"Miss Anaheim": No, I won two hundered dollars and had a wart removed.
– Submitted by Ed P (4 days ago)
1. Little Bob Freelander: Dad, are there any fat girls in the contest?
– Submitted by Ed P (4 days ago)
1. Ted Farley: And that girl...has a wooden foot.
– Submitted by Ed P (4 days ago)