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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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
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H.B. Warner
Mr. Gower
Director
Frank Capra
Screenplay
Frances Goodrich
Tagline
"It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!"
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,180,000
Revenue
$9,644,124
Production
Liberty Films
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