An American feature film version from Columbia Pictures was released in 1988 , directed by British veteran director Ken Annakin , starring Tami Erin as Pippi with Eileen Brennan , Dennis Dugan , John Schuck and Dick Van Patten in supporting roles .
It starring Tami Erin as Pippi with Eileen Brennan , Dennis Dugan , John Schuck and Dick Van Patten in supporting roles .