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It's a Wonderful Life

It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
Dec 20, 1946 · 2h 11m
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Drama
Family
Fantasy

PLOT

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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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
Directed by Frank Capra

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$3,180,000
Revenue
$9,644,124
Production
Liberty Films
Country
US

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