Movie·1946·2h 11m
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
Producer
Frank Capra
Cinematography
Joseph F. Biroc
Music
Dimitri Tiomkin
Editor
William Hornbeck
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
4,925 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
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
Gloria Grahame
Violet
H.B. Warner
Mr. Gower
Frank Albertson
Sam Wainwright
Todd Karns
Harry Bailey
Samuel S. Hinds
Pa Bailey
Mary Treen
Cousin Tilly
Virginia Patton
Ruth Dakin
Charles Williams
Cousin Eustace
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Hatch
William Edmunds
Mr. Martini
// crew
Crew
William Hornbeck
Editor
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Frank Capra
Producer, Screenplay, Director
Frances Goodrich
Screenplay
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Albert Hackett
Screenplay
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