You cannot beat the cast in this movie.  It has some of the greats, like Carol Burnett, Bernadette Peters and Tim Curry.  That is part of the reason why the Disney version could never compare to this one.  Also, Aileen Quinn makes such a great Annie.  She really looks spunky.  She can look really sweet, but also tomboyish.  She can look threatening, like all the times she raises her fists.  The girl in the Disney "Annie" looks too sweet.  She isn't as convincing when she tries to fight.  If you want to watch Annie, this is the version to get.