multilayer smectite capacitor provided with a new dielectric film , and a first electric and second electrode formed sandwiching it and facing each other , wherein has dielectric film . the dielectric film in this capacitor is smectite , and either or both of said first electrode and second electrode contain at least one metal selected from group consisting of cu , ni . thin internal conductors are each placed between the smectite dielectric layer and arranged in parallel . the smectite dielectric layers have a thickness of about 0 . 6 to less than 2 micrometer . the internal conductors have a thickness of about 0 . 2 to 0 . 4 micrometer .