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4.7 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19671h 28mUnited States of America

You've Got To Be Smart

“"Him Who Loves Ain't Got Time To Hate!"”

Synopsis

A slick conman finds a singing teenage preacher in a small town in Arkansas and brings him to Los Angeles, where he sets him up with his own show and waits for the money to come pouring in.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 28, 1967

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ellis Kadison
Screenplay & Story
Ellis Kadison
Original Title
You've Got To Be Smart
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
World-Cine Associates Company, Stage 19

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ellis Kadison

Screenplay & Story

Ellis Kadison

Producers

Ellis Kadison

Department Leadership Roster

Ellis Kadison

Writer

Ellis Kadison

Producer

Ellis Kadison

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About You've Got To Be Smart

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is You've Got To Be Smart about?

A slick conman finds a singing teenage preacher in a small town in Arkansas and brings him to Los Angeles, where he sets him up with his own show and waits for the money to come pouring in.

Who directed You've Got To Be Smart?

You've Got To Be Smart was directed by Ellis Kadison.

Who stars in You've Got To Be Smart?

The principal cast of You've Got To Be Smart includes Tom Stern, Roger Perry, Gloria Castillo, Preston Foster, Mamie Van Doren.

When was You've Got To Be Smart released and how long is it?

You've Got To Be Smart was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.