

It's a Wonderful Life
1946-12-20 · 131 min · ★ 8.3
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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- Directors
- Frank Capra
- Production companies
- Liberty Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,180,000
- Revenue
- USD 9,644,124
Top Cast
James StewartGeorge Bailey
Donna ReedMary Hatch
Lionel BarrymoreMr. Potter
Thomas MitchellUncle Billy
Henry TraversClarence
Beulah BondiMrs. Bailey
Frank FaylenErnie
Ward BondBert
Gloria GrahameViolet
H.B. WarnerMr. Gower
Frank AlbertsonSam Wainwright
Todd KarnsHarry Bailey
Samuel S. HindsPa Bailey
Mary TreenCousin Tilly
Virginia PattonRuth Dakin
Charles WilliamsCousin Eustace
Sarah EdwardsMrs. Hatch
William EdmundsMr. Martini
Lillian RandolphAnnie
Argentina BrunettiMrs. MartiniTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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