It's a Wonderful Life
“It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!”
1946•PG•2h 11m•8.3•Released
DramaFamilyFantasy
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
Writer
Frank Capra, Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$10M
Languages
English
Studio
Liberty Films
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
Production
Company
Liberty Films
Producer
Frank Capra
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