The Smart Aleck

The Smart Aleck

1966 · 98 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy

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 · Written by Nikos Tsiforos

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