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…
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.
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
Smith
Nancy Olson
Norah Smith
Dean Jagger
Judge James C. Brown
Keenan Wynn
Vince Heber
Warren Oates
Walter Charlie
Chief Dan George
Ol' Antoine
Frank Ramírez
Gabriel Jimmyboy
John Randolph
Mr. Edwards
Christopher Shea
Alpie
Roger Ewing
Donald Maxwell
Jay Silverheels
McDonald Lasheway
James Westerfield
Sheriff
Melanie Griffith
Extra (uncredited)
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What is Smith! about?
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,…
When was Smith! released?
Smith! was released in 1969.
What genres does Smith! belong to?
Smith! is categorised as Drama, Family, Western.
Who stars in Smith!?
The cast of Smith! includes Glenn Ford, Nancy Olson, Dean Jagger, Keenan Wynn, Warren Oates.