

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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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
Ellis Kadison
Ellis Kadison
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.
