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Drama Family Fantasy

It's a Wonderful Life(1946)

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

8.3(4,837)1946-12-202h 11mENReleased

Overview

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.

Director

Frank Capra

Writers

Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra

Country

United States of America

Language

English

Budget

$3.2M

Revenue

$9.6M

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Top 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

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