Why it may be worth watching
- Smith! combines Drama and Family elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Glenn Ford, Nancy Olson, Dean Jagger.
Movie
Smith!
The trouble with Smith was Indians... the trouble with Indians was not enough Smiths!
When the Indian Jimmyboy is accused of murder of a white man, he flees onto the ranch of Smith, who's well known for his tolerance for Indians, since he was raised by the old Indian Antoine. Smith helps Jimmyboy against the mean Sheriff and promises to speak for him in court, thus persuading him to surrender himself to the police.
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Cast
Glenn FordSmith
Nancy OlsonNorah Smith
Dean JaggerJudge James C. Brown
Keenan WynnVince Heber
Warren OatesWalter Charlie
Chief Dan GeorgeOl' Antoine
Frank RamírezGabriel Jimmyboy
John RandolphMr. Edwards
Christopher SheaAlpie
Roger EwingDonald Maxwell
Jay SilverheelsMcDonald Lasheway
James WesterfieldSheriff
Melanie GriffithExtra (uncredited)
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Family, Western.
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Themes and topics
ranchnative american
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r96skExternal review ·
This arguably tries too hard and its message is crammed in, but it at least does have positive intentions.
<em>'Smith!'</em> features likeable performances from Glenn Ford and Chief Dan George, while Keenan Wynn is a good actor to have onscreen - even if he plays an antagonist. Nancy Olson's character is annoying, though. There is also unfortunately some inappropriate casting, namely Warren Oates. I do like the look of the film, in how it is shot etc.
The plot is pretty messy, even with an obvious motive. The tone of the film seems, at least to me…
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This arguably tries too hard and its message is crammed in, but it at least does have positive intentions.
<em>'Smith!'</em> features likeable performances from Glenn Ford and Chief Dan George, while Keenan Wynn is a good actor to have onscreen - even if he plays an antagonist. Nancy Olson's character is annoying, though. There is also unfortunately some inappropriate casting, namely Warren Oates. I do like the look of the film, in how it is shot etc.
The plot is pretty messy, even with an obvious motive. The tone of the film seems, at least to me, to be all over the place as it probably tries to do too much. It's also the definition of the white savior trope. Despite those things, it does at least end in pleasant fashion.
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