Smith!

1969

Drama / Family / Western

5
IMDb Rating 5.7/10 10 315 315

ranch native american

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Michael O'Herlihy Photo
Michael O'Herlihy

Top cast

Melanie Griffith Photo
Melanie Griffith as Extra
Gregg Palmer Photo
Gregg Palmer as Sergeant-At-Arms
John Randolph Photo
John Randolph as Mr. Edwards
William Bryant Photo
William Bryant as Corporal
480p.DVD
864.84 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
NR
29.97 fps
1 hr 37 min
Seeds 22

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by bkoganbing 6 / 10

Easy Going Modern Western

In his only venture with the Magic Kingdom, Glenn Ford stars in the title role as Smith a rancher with an indulgence for the local Indian population. The Indians squat on his range, occasionally help themselves to a steer or two for food and Ford puts up with it and it exasperates wife Nancy Olson no end. But when young Frank Ramirez takes refuge on his land being wanted on a murder charge that's stretching things a bit.Your sympathies are with Ramirez especially after seeing hateful deputy sheriff Keenan Wynn in pursuit of him. In the end Ramirez has to stand trial in Dean Jagger's courtroom and its quite a scene with Chief Dan George as Ramirez's chief witness. I'm surprised that Glenn Ford did not do more films for the Disney Studios, his generally placid image would seem to work well as a Disney type protagonist just as Fred MacMurray's did. Smith who like Columbo we never learn the first name of is a role that fits Ford perfectly. He also gets a nice courtroom scene as an interpreter his first since Trial during the middle Fifties.Disney Studios did not give this one a whole lot of care, it's indifferently photographed and edited and I remember it being in and out of theaters in 1969 really fast. That's a pity because this easy going modern western with a bit more care could have been a classic for the Magic Kingdom.
Reviewed by realfandangoforever 7 / 10

Payoff in Patience

200912: In some ways, this film is an absolute disaster by modern standards and would likely be a target of the cancel culture. Two reasons include the English used by the First Nations characters and secondy, caucasian Warren Oates portraying "Walter Charlie" as well as Columbian Frank Ramirez portraying "Gabriel Jimmyboy". When the film began, I was immediately concerned because it was a Disney production and I was tortured enough by those in my youth. Then I realized it wasn't truly a western but rather a modern western...well, at least by 1969 standards. If one is patient, however, this film shines with it's message of equality and kindness. In fact, this film was quite progressive considering the release date. Kudo's to Disney afterall. The payoff is in patience. Await Chief Dan George's testimony, he carries "Smith!" much like he's done in other classic productions. Personally, I ended up smiling upon the credits, even with this film's hindsight flaws.
Reviewed by moonspinner55 5 / 10

Serious attempt by the Disney studios at a character-driven western...

Not-bad adaptation of Paul St. Pierre's book "Breaking Smith's Quarter Horse" by the Disney Studios, a sensitive depiction of the 20th century Native American and his relationship with the white man. Irresponsible rancher Glenn Ford tries talking a young Indian accused of murder into giving himself up and standing trial, though the local law has already decided the kid's guilt and is ready to hang him high. Director Michael O'Herlihy keeps a slow, steady pace throughout--some may think too slow--giving hint this G-rated tale was meant more for young adults than the matinée crowds. The dramatics are sobering if heavy-handed (particularly in the courtroom), though Glenn Ford's tender rascal Smith infuses the picture with heart. The cinematography is rote and disappointing, and the child actors are a bit stiff, but Keenan Wynn relishes his role as a hate-mongering sheriff and Nancy Olson (when she finally stops fretting over financial matters) matches up well with Ford, looking splendid in his older years. ** from ****
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