CinemaOSMovie · 1946 · 2h 11m · PG
It's a Wonderful Life

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

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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.

Directed byFrank Capra

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
EN
Released
December 20, 1946
Budget
$3,180,000
Revenue
$9,644,124
Studios
Liberty Films

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Trailers & teasers

4 videos
TCM 75th Anniversary Spot

TCM 75th Anniversary Spot

Paramount Movies Trailer

Paramount Movies Trailer

Park Circus Official trailer

Park Circus Official trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
James Stewart

James Stewart

George Bailey

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Mary Hatch

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Uncle Billy

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Clarence

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Bailey

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Ernie

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Bert

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

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H.B. Warner

H.B. Warner

Mr. Gower

Creative team
Directed by
Frank Capra
Frank Capra
Written by
Frances Goodrich
Frances Goodrich
Albert Hackett
Albert Hackett
Produced by
Frank Capra
Frank Capra

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