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It's a Wonderful Life

“It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!”

19462h 11mDrama · Family · Fantasy

Released

December 20, 1946

8.3

TMDB Score

83% match · 5,130 votes

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About the Movie

It's a Wonderful Life poster

DramaFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

DirectorFrank Capra

Released: December 20, 1946
Runtime: 2h 11m
Status: Released
Original language: English
Budget: $3.2M
Box office: $9.6M
Studio: Liberty Films

Top Billed Cast

James Stewart

George Bailey

Donna Reed

Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore

Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell

Uncle Billy

Henry Travers

Clarence

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen

Ernie

Ward Bond

Bert

Gloria Grahame

Violet

H.B. Warner

Mr. Gower

Frank Albertson

Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns

Harry Bailey

Samuel S. Hinds

Pa Bailey

Mary Treen

Cousin Tilly

Virginia Patton

Ruth Dakin

Charles Williams

Cousin Eustace

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