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It's a Wonderful Life poster

Movie1946 · 2 hr 11 min · English

It's a Wonderful Life

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

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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.

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James Stewart photo

James Stewart

George Bailey

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Donna Reed

Mary Hatch

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Lionel Barrymore

Mr. Potter

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Thomas Mitchell

Uncle Billy

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Henry Travers

Clarence

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Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Bailey

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Movie Details

DirectorFrank Capra

OriginUnited States

Budget$3,180,000

Revenue$9,644,124

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

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