
A smart young man is forced to pretend to be stupid in order to get a job in the office of a strict businessman, whose daughter he is in love with. By pretending to be stupid, he manages to save the businessman from making major mistakes, winning his sympathy.
Directed by Kostas Karagiannis, The Smart Aleck leans on a strong ensemble — Dimitris Papamichael, Nikos Stavridis, Mariana Kourakou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1966.
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