Smith!

A gentle, old-fashioned Western that treats its racial conflict with earnest decency and a reassuringly simple moral compass.

Directed by

Michael O'Herlihy

Genres

Drama, Family, Western

Starring

Glenn Ford, Nancy Olson, Dean Jagger

Tagline

The trouble with Smith was Indians... the trouble with Indians was not enough Smiths!

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Justice, race, loyalty, family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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