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It's a Wonderful Life

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

U · 20 Dec 1946 · 131 min · English

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The film

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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Cast & characters

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

Gloria Grahame

Violet

H.B. Warner

Mr. Gower

Frank Albertson

Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns

Harry Bailey

Behind the camera

Key crew

Director: Frank Capra
Writing: Philip Van Doren Stern, Frances Goodrich, Frank Capra
Cinematography: Joseph F. Biroc, Joseph Walker
Original music: Dimitri Tiomkin

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