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It's a Wonderful Life

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

1946★ 8.3 · 5K2h 11mDramaFamilyFantasy

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.

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Cast

James Stewart
as George Bailey

Ward Bond
as Bert

Sheldon Leonard
as Nick

Thomas Mitchell
as Uncle Billy

Donna Reed
as Mary Hatch

Frank Albertson
as Sam Wainwright

Lionel Barrymore
as Mr. Potter

Ellen Corby
as Ms. Davis (uncredited)

Charles Lane
as Real Estate Salesman

Mike Lally
as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)

Charles Cahill Wilson
as Charlie (uncredited)

Gloria Grahame
as Violet

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8.3/ 10

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8.3

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Release date: 1946-12-20

Budget: $3,180,000

Revenue: $9,644,124

Runtime: 2h 11m

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DramaFamilyFantasy

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