It's a Wonderful Life
It's a wonderful laugh! It's a wonderful love!
8.3(4,977) 1946-12-20 131 minDramaFamilyFantasy
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.
DirectorFrank Capra
ProducerFrank Capra
ScreenplayFrances Goodrich
ScreenplayAlbert Hackett
ScreenplayFrank Capra
Original Music ComposerDimitri Tiomkin
Cast & characters
James Stewart
as George Bailey
Donna Reed
as Mary Hatch
Lionel Barrymore
as Mr. Potter
Thomas Mitchell
as Uncle Billy
Henry Travers
as Clarence
Beulah Bondi
as Mrs. Bailey
Frank Faylen
as Ernie
Ward Bond
as Bert
Gloria Grahame
as Violet
H.B. Warner
as Mr. Gower
Frank Albertson
as Sam Wainwright
Todd Karns
as Harry Bailey
Samuel S. Hinds
as Pa Bailey
Mary Treen
as Cousin Tilly
Virginia Patton
as Ruth Dakin
Charles Williams
as Cousin Eustace
Sarah Edwards
as Mrs. Hatch
William Edmunds
as Mr. Martini
Lillian Randolph
as Annie
Argentina Brunetti
as Mrs. Martini
Robert J. Anderson
as Little George
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Ronnie Ralph
as Little Sam
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Jeanne Gail
as Little Mary
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Jeanine Ann Roose
as Little Violet
