Smile is a 1975 comedy-drama film directed and produced by Michael Ritchie, starring Bruce Dern and Barbara Feldon.
Plot[]
The time has come for the annual Young American Miss Pageant in California. Executive producer Brenda (Barbara Feldon) focuses maniacally on the event, ignoring any complaints. While her husband, Andy (Nicholas Pryor), sulks, choreographer Tommy French (Michael Kidd) looks after the safety of the contestants. With all the girls trying to outdo each other, tension increases as the pageant drags on and the skeptical contestant, Robin (Joan Prather), takes the lead despite her reservations.
Cast[]
- Bruce Dern as Big Bob Freelander
- Barbara Feldon as Brenda DiCarlo
- Michael Kidd as Tommy French
- Geoffrey Lewis as Wilson Shears
- Eric Shea as Little Bob
- Nicholas Pryor as Andy
- Titos Vandis as Emile
- Paul Benedict as Orren Brooks
- William Traylor as Ray Brandy
- Dennis Dugan as Logan
- Kate Sarchet as Judy – Modesto's Young American Miss
- Joan Prather as Robin – Antelope Valley's Young American Miss
- Denise Nickerson as Shirley – San Diego's Young American Miss
- Melanie Griffith as Karen – Simi Valley's Young American Miss
- Annette O'Toole as Doria – Anaheim's Young American Miss
- Maria O'Brien as Maria – Salinas's Young American Miss
- Colleen Camp as Connie – Imperial Valley's Young American Miss
- Caroline Williams as Helga – Vacaville's Young American Miss
- Shawn Christianson as Fountain Valley's Young American Miss/The Winner