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It's a Wonderful Life
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It's a Wonderful Life

1946-12-20 · 131 min · ★ 8.3

Drama · Family · Fantasy

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 StewartJames StewartGeorge Bailey
Donna ReedDonna ReedMary Hatch
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreMr. Potter
Thomas MitchellThomas MitchellUncle Billy
Henry TraversHenry TraversClarence
Beulah BondiBeulah BondiMrs. Bailey
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenErnie
Ward BondWard BondBert
Gloria GrahameGloria GrahameViolet
H.B. WarnerH.B. WarnerMr. Gower
Frank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonSam Wainwright
Todd KarnsTodd KarnsHarry Bailey
Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsPa Bailey
Mary TreenMary TreenCousin Tilly
Virginia PattonVirginia PattonRuth Dakin
Charles WilliamsCharles WilliamsCousin Eustace
Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsMrs. Hatch
William EdmundsWilliam EdmundsMr. Martini
Lillian RandolphLillian RandolphAnnie
Argentina BrunettiArgentina BrunettiMrs. Martini

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