It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

  • PG
  • 12/20/1946 (US)
  • Drama, Family, Fantasy
  • 2h 10m

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

Overview

A holiday favourite for generations... 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.

Frank Capra

Director, Screenplay

Albert Hackett

Screenplay

Frances Goodrich

Screenplay

Cast

James Stewart's headshot

James Stewart

George Bailey
Donna Reed's headshot

Donna Reed

Mary Hatch
Lionel Barrymore's headshot

Lionel Barrymore

Mr. Potter
Thomas Mitchell's headshot

Thomas Mitchell

Uncle Billy
Henry Travers's headshot

Henry Travers

Clarence
Beulah Bondi's headshot

Beulah Bondi

Mrs. Bailey
Frank Faylen's headshot

Frank Faylen

Ernie
Ward Bond's headshot

Ward Bond

Bert

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