New Adventures Of Pippi Longstocking, The (1988) Rating: Starring: Tami Erin, Eileen Brennan, George Di Cenzo, Dennis Dugan, Diane Hull, John Schuck, Dick Van Patten Director: Ken Annakin Category: Family, Special Interest Studio: Columbia / TriStar Subtitles: [None] Length: 100 mins     The amazing freckle-faced Pippi Longstocking is back for fun, laughter and, of course, a lot of mischief in her best adventure yet!When Pippi, an extraordinary, independent girl with a quick mind, good sense of humor and magical powers, is sailing with her sea captain father, she is suddenly washed overboard and lost in a fierce storm.Holding on to a raft and her optimistic spirit, Pippi eventually drifts ashore to a small coastal town where she sets up her house in the ancient, vacated mansion "Villa Villekulla."There, with her horse Alphonso and monkey Mr. Neilson, Pippi begins anew life without any adult supervision.The result is newfound friendship with young neighbors Annika and Tommy, soaring the skies in a homemade flying machine, enjoying a river barrel ride and escaping the conniving tactics of ruthless businessmen and an unhappy trip to a children's home.Great fun for the whole family, the musical, magical The New Adventures Of Pippi Longstocking is the first American live-action adaptation of the internationally popular books by Astrid Lindgren.