Smart Alec

1986 1h 28m EN

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 2

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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A young filmmaker arrives in Hollywood and tries to get his first movie financed.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Antony Alda
Rodney
Lucinda Crosby
Carla
Natasha Kautsky
Julie
Kerry Remsen
Samantha
Ben Glass
Alec Carroll
Orson Bean
Arthur Fitzgerald
David Hedison
Frank Wheeler
Bill Henderson
Julie's Agent

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jim Wilson
Writers: Rob Sullivan, Jim Wilson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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40 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jim Wilson, shot by John Huneck. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Steve Hunter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor James Addison shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Antony Alda and Lucinda Crosby and Natasha Kautsky carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0091973 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jim Wilson directs. John Huneck behind the camera. Steve Hunter scores. James Addison cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
240 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Jim Wilson, shot by John Huneck. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Steve Hunter. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor James Addison shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Antony Alda and Lucinda Crosby and Natasha Kautsky carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0091973 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.