---
title: "Smith!"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/smith-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 132074
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Smith! (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/smith-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Smith! is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Drama, Family, Western. Produced and broadcast by Walt Disney Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An accused Indian flees to a tolerant rancher who promises to help him in court."

### Why Watch
- features a dramatic conflict over an accused murder
- depicts a tolerant rancher helping an Indian surrendering to police

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves a serious accusation of murder
- features opposition from a mean sheriff
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with an accusation of murder and conflict with a sheriff within a western drama format.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, family, western

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/smith-1969#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael O'Herlihy
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Glenn Ford** as *Smith*
- **Nancy Olson** as *Norah Smith*
- **Dean Jagger** as *Judge James C. Brown*
- **Keenan Wynn** as *Vince Heber*
- **Warren Oates** as *Walter Charlie*
- **Chief Dan George** as *Ol' Antoine*
- **Frank Ramírez** as *Gabriel Jimmyboy*
- **John Randolph** as *Mr. Edwards*
- **Christopher Shea** as *Alpie*
- **Roger Ewing** as *Donald Maxwell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film Smith! released?
The film was released on March 21, 1969 in the US.

### Q: Who is accused of murder in the film?
An Indian named Jimmyboy is accused of murdering a white man.

### Q: Who helps Jimmyboy after he flees?
A rancher named Smith, who was raised by an old Indian named Antoine, helps Jimmyboy.

### Q: Why does Smith help Jimmyboy?
Smith is well known for his tolerance for Indians and promises to speak for Jimmyboy in court.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is categorized as drama, family, and western.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Smith! — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/132074)
- [Smith! (1969) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/24295-smith/prehled/)
- [Smith! (1969) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/15516-smith)
- [Smith! (1969)](https://www.sms.cz/film/smith-1969)
- [Smith! (1969) Film, Titulky ke stažení, Recenze ČSFD.cz](https://osobnosti.najdise.cz/smith%21-film-titulky-recenze-csfd-22775)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*