Smith(1939)
Smith Synopsis
John Smith, a middle-aged married man, is made redundant by his employer; at a loss and despairing, his friend Harry Jones suggests applying to the Embankment Fellowship Centre, a charity that provides hostelling, retraining and help finding work for men in his position.
Smith (1939) is a drama film directed by Michael Powell, released on June 28, 1939 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Ralph Richardson, Flora Robson, Allan Jeayes and Wally Patch. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Powell
- Writers:
- R.M. Lloyd
- Cinematographer:
- Bernard Browne
- Production:
- Embankment Fellowship Centre
- Status:
- Released
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Smith Cast & Crew
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Directed by Michael Powell, written by R.M. Lloyd.
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Smith Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Smith – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Smith?
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The main cast of Smith (1939) includes Ralph Richardson, Flora Robson, Allan Jeayes and Wally Patch. The film was directed by Michael Powell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smith released?
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Smith was released on June 28, 1939 and runs for 10m.
Is Smith worth watching?
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Smith (1939) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Smith?
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