It's a Wonderful Life

Dec 20, 1946

2h 10m

★ 8.3

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Family

Fantasy

Production Companies

Liberty Films

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Cast

George Bailey

James Stewart

Mary Hatch

Donna Reed

Mr. Potter

Lionel Barrymore

Uncle Billy

Thomas Mitchell

Clarence

Henry Travers

Mrs. Bailey

Beulah Bondi

Ernie

Frank Faylen

Bert

Ward Bond

Violet

Gloria Grahame

Mr. Gower

H.B. Warner

Sam Wainwright

Frank Albertson

Harry Bailey

Todd Karns

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