Smiley(1979)
Smiley Synopsis
A heartwarming story about a boy named Jesse who discovers a friendly dog without a collar and names her Smiley. As Jesse and his family take care of Smiley, they hope to find her owner, but she becomes a beloved part of their lives. After a week of bonding, Smiley runs away, leaving Jesse heartbroken. However, she is eventually found and returned to her original owner, bringing a bittersweet conclusion to Jesse's experience with the dog he grew to love.
Smiley (1979) is a family film directed by Beverly Simon, released on January 1, 1979 with a runtime of 19m. It stars Noah Maltzberger, Suzanne Hogarty, Deborah Strang and James Butterfield.
- Director:
- Beverly Simon
- Writers:
- Beverly Simon
- Producers:
- Jamil Simon
- Cinematographer:
- Jamil Simon
- Production:
- Third Eye Films
- Status:
- Released
Smiley Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Noah Maltzberger
Noah Maltzberger
as Jesse
- Suzanne Hogarty
Suzanne Hogarty
as Michele
Deborah Strang
as Mom
- James Butterfield
James Butterfield
as Dad
- Roger Curtis
Roger Curtis
as Russell
- Maureen Longmire
Maureen Longmire
as Carol
- John Longmire
John Longmire
as John
Key crew
Directed by Beverly Simon, written by Beverly Simon, produced by Jamil Simon.
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Smiley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smiley online?
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Who stars in Smiley?
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The main cast of Smiley (1979) includes Noah Maltzberger, Suzanne Hogarty, Deborah Strang, James Butterfield and Roger Curtis. The film was directed by Beverly Simon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smiley released?
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Smiley was released on January 1, 1979 and runs for 19m.